Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic FS7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 340 HS was launched 5 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the FS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 340 HS compared to the FS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and FS7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 340 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.