Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS12

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 3 years after the FS12 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the FS12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and FS12.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.