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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 140
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 2 years after the FZ40 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ELPH 130 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon ELPH 130

 FZ40 ELPH 130 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FZ40

 ELPH 130 FZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 130 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 against the FZ40.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and FZ40 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and FZ40.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
63
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Panasonic FZ40
 Canon ELPH 130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also Known as IXUS 140 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $420