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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Elph 115 IS was released 3 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic FP1

 Elph 115 IS FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 FP1 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP1

 Elph 115 IS FP1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the FP1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and FP1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others (151g)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon Elph 115 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 170 pictures -
Type of battery 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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $153