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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 3 years after the FP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 130 grades against the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 130 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 130

 FP2 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 130 FP2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the FP2.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and FP2.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
63
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FP2
 Canon ELPH 130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $80