Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP7

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and FP7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.