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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 5 years after the FS12 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 350 HS FS12 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2009Newer by 71 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FS12 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 350 HS FS12 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the FS12.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and FS12.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
39
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
69
good battery life (250 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FS12
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.32 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $219 $228