Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS12

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.