Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the FP8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.