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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Canon

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Ultracompact pocket point-and-shoot with 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12x 25–300mm OIS zoom, Full HD video, and Wi-Fi/NFC.

$379

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

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Panasonic

Lumix ZS80

Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.

$449

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 6.6 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Wins

5categories

Lumix ZS80

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A wins 2 categories·Lumix ZS80 wins 3 categories
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
  • BLumix ZS80 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7.2 fps)
  • BLumix ZS80 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 2.5 fps)
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS A has lower Weight (146 g vs 328 g)
  • BLumix ZS80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs 180 shots)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS ALumix ZS80
Resolution20.2 MP20.3 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max3,2003,200
Burst7.2 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight146 g328 g
Battery180 shots380 shots
4K—30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A front view

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

100 × 58 × 23 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix ZS80

112 × 69 × 42 mm

328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 12mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 19mm thinner than Lumix ZS80.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 182 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.

Depth (front-to-back): 23mm PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A · 42mm Lumix ZS80

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Lumix ZS80

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot ELPH 360 HS ALumix ZS80
Portrait
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 99.6, 58, 22.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    146 g vs 328 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS80

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, MP4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 7.2 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    10 fps vs 2.5 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    380 shots vs 180 shots — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only Lumix ZS80 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Lumix ZS80 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 80
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 3,200
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Pros

  • ✓True pocket ultracompact (146g)
  • ✓12x 25–300mm optical zoom
  • ✓Hybrid Auto + Creative Shot modes
  • ✓Wi-Fi + NFC
  • ✓7.2 fps high-speed burst

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –Full HD only (no 4K)
  • –Fixed non-touch LCD
  • –microSD storage (not SD)
  • –Legacy Mini-USB port

Lumix ZS80

Pros

  • ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
  • ✓Built-in EVF
  • ✓Tilting selfie screen
  • ✓4K video

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –Limited low light
  • –Compact controls

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Lumix ZS80
Resolution
20.2 MP
20.3 MP✓
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Lumix ZS80
Aperture
f/3.6–7.0
f/3.3-6.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25–300 mm
24-720 mm
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Lumix ZS80
Processor
DIGIC 4+
Venus Engine
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Lumix ZS80
ISO min (native)
80
80
ISO max (native)
3,200
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
Lumix ZS80
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Lumix ZS80?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 20.2 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP, so the Lumix ZS80 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Lumix ZS80?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A does not have IBIS, while Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A or the Lumix ZS80?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A reaches 7.2 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Lumix ZS80?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A weighs 146 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is 182 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: Full HD. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.

Are the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A: No. Lumix ZS80: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 180 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the Lumix ZS80 the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A launched at $379 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is $70 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.