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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 275 HS
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 5 years after the FP1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 350 HS FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FP1 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 350 HS FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the FP1.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and FP1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
max fps low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
69
good battery (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $153