Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 6 years after the FP8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS grades against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the FP8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and FP8.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 360 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.