Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Panasonic FS15
ELPH 100 HS | FS15 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
FS15 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FS15
ELPH 100 HS | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the FS15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and FS15.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 100 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Alternate name | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $194 | $180 |