Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic TS20

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic TS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was released 3 years after the TS20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides external 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and TS20.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.