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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 4 years after the FP7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FP7

 ELPH 350 HS FP7 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FP7 ELPH 350 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP7

 ELPH 350 HS FP7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS against the FP7.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and FP7.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (147g)
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Alternate name IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch price $219 $227