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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 6 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 360 HS FP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 FP1 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 360 HS FP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers 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) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the FP1.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and FP1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (147g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
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good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $209 $153