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PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Canon

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

2016 ultracompact pocket camera with 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12x 25–300mm OIS zoom, Full HD video, and Wi-Fi/NFC.

$210

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

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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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Lumix ZS80 is 3.1 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

Wins

5categories

Lumix ZS80

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS wins 2 categories·Lumix ZS80 wins 3 categories
  • APowerShot ELPH 360 HS 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 has lower Weight (147 g vs 328 g)
  • BLumix ZS80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs 180 shots)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot ELPH 360 HSLumix 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
Weight147 g328 g
Battery180 shots380 shots
4K—30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front view

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

100 × 58 × 23 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 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 is 12mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 19mm thinner than Lumix ZS80.

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 181 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.

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

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS

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 HSLumix 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

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 100, 58, 23

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    147 g vs 328 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot ELPH 360 HS 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

Pros

  • ✓True pocket ultracompact (147g)
  • ✓12x 25–300mm optical zoom
  • ✓Hybrid Auto + Creative Shot modes
  • ✓Wi-Fi + NFC
  • ✓SD card slot (not microSD)

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –Full HD only (no 4K)
  • –Fixed non-touch LCD
  • –Discontinued (superseded by HS A)
  • –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
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
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
Lumix ZS80
Processor
DIGIC 4+
Venus Engine
PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
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
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 and Lumix ZS80?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS 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 and Lumix ZS80?

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

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

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

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

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS weighs 147 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is 181 g lighter.

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

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

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

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

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

PowerShot ELPH 360 HS launched at $210 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is $239 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.