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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 2 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 310 HS FS12 
LaunchedAugust 2011April 2009More recent by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FS12 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 310 HS FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the FS12.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and FS12.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS12
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $228