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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 360 HS FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 FP3 ELPH 360 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 360 HS FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FP3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 rate 2.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $209 $182