Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
(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
- Released January 2010
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic FP2
Elph 115 IS | FP2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
FP2 | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP2
Elph 115 IS | FP2 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the FP2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and FP2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon Elph 115 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 megapixel | 14 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 | 170 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $225 | $80 |