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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(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
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 2 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 100 HS FS15 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 FS15 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 100 HS FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography details
Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Panasonic FS15
 Canon ELPH 100 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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