Canon ELPH 360 HS Black
Score: 68/100
Panasonic DC-FZ80DK
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is a pocket-sized travel companion that delivers a solid 12× optical zoom, optical image stabilization and Full HD video. It excels in daylight and ease-of-use but struggles in low-light, lacks RAW, and its battery life is modest.
The Panasonic FZ80D bridge camera delivers a staggering 60× optical zoom, 4K video and a high-resolution EVF, aimed at travelers and casual shooters who need extreme reach in a budget-friendly package.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
21.1 MPbest | 18.1 MP | |
0.43 inchesbest | 0.43 inchesbest | |
12 x | 60 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.6 f | 2.8 fbest |
3,200 ISO | 6,400 ISObest | |
1,080 p | 2,160 pbest | |
7.2 fps | 10 fpsbest | |
180 shots | 330 shotsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(4) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 21.1 MP | 18.1 MP |
Optical Zoom (x) | 12 x | 60 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.6 f | 2.8 f |
Maximum ISO (ISO) | 3200 ISO | 6400 ISO |
Video(2) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 1080 p | 2160 p |
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 7.2 fps | 10 fps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 180 shots | 330 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 145.15 g | 640 g |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Resolution (dots) | 461000 dots | 1840000 dots |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi | true | false |
USB Port Type | USB 2.0 | USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the ELPH 360 HS for its impressive zoom, vibrant daylight images and convenient Wi-Fi/NFC, while criticizing its low-light noise, slow burst speed and lack of manual controls.
Everyday users love the powerful zoom and pocketable size, but complain about unreliable Wi-Fi pairing, noisy low-light shots and short battery life.
“Love the 12x zoom, fits in my pocket!”
“Wi-Fi keeps dropping, frustrating.”
“Battery dies after a day of shooting.”
Reviewers praise the impressive zoom and 4K video but criticize the small sensor, lack of modern connectivity and absence of external audio input.
Users love the zoom range and 4K video, yet miss Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and find the camera heavy when fully extended.
