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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 275 HS
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled 4 years after the FP5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 350 HS scores versus the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FP5

 ELPH 350 HS FP5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FP5 ELPH 350 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP5

 ELPH 350 HS FP5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the FP5.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and FP5.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
good battery (260 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
48
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $219 $199