Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the FP5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and FP5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.