Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS12

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.