Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was released 3 years after the FS12 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Panasonic FS12
ELPH 130 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 130
FS12 | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS12
ELPH 130 | FS12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the FS12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and FS12.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Also called | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $228 |