Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic FS7

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 7 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS features exterior 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 FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the FS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and FS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.