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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 310 HS FS7 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FS7 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 310 HS FS7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the FS7.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FS7.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 310 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic FS7
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical 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 -
Style of battery 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $160