Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 6 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the FP3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.