Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 14 months later than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FZ35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 310 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.