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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 5 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 350 HS FP8 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FP8 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 350 HS FP8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with exterior measurements 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 FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the FP8.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 350 HS and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
low fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
48
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Type 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $219 $300