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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 130 was released 4 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 130 FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon ELPH 130

 FS7 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 130 FS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the FS7.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and FS7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 130 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 130 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FS7
 Canon ELPH 130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.29 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (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 190 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $160