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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 Elph 115 IS FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 FP8 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP8

 Elph 115 IS FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the FP8.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and FP8.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon Elph 115 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $225 $300