Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 6 years after the FS12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS grades against the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Panasonic FS12
ELPH 360 HS | FS12 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | April 2009 | Newer by 82 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS
FS12 | ELPH 360 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FS12
ELPH 360 HS | FS12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the FS12.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and FS12.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $209 | $228 |