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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 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 FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 350 HS FS15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 FS15 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 350 HS FS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the FS15.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and FS15.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
48
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Panasonic FS15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Other name IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest 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 type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 147g (0.32 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $219 $180