Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS42

Here, we are matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 3 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the FS42.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and FS42.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Elph 115 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.