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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic FP2

 Elph 115 IS FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 FP2 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP2

 Elph 115 IS FP2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
63
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (170 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon Elph 115 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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