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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 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 January 2016
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 6 years after the FP2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 360 HS FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 FP2 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 360 HS FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the FP2.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and FP2.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $209 $80