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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the FS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic FS7

 Elph 115 IS FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 FS7 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FS7

 Elph 115 IS FS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the FS7.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and FS7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (170 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (170 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic FS7
 Canon Elph 115 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $225 $160