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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 265 HS
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 4 years after the FP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 340 HS grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 340 HS FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 FP2 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 340 HS FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS vs the FP2.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and FP2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Alternate name IXUS 265 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 147g (0.32 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $80