Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic LX100

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the ELPH 340 HS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 8 months earlier than the LX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 340 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 340 HS grades vs the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has exterior measurements 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 LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and LX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 340 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon ELPH 340 HS will offer greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ELPH 340 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.