Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G2

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and G2 (12MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The ELPH 360 HS was released 5 years after the G2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the G2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and G2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.