Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 310 HS was announced 2 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic FS15
ELPH 310 HS | FS15 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
FS15 | ELPH 310 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS15
ELPH 310 HS | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the FS15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and FS15.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also called as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-23 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $180 |