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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 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 Known as IXUS 132 HS
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 13 months later than the SZ1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

 Elph 115 IS SZ1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 SZ1 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic SZ1

 Elph 115 IS SZ1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the SZ1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and SZ1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Elph 115 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
63
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (170 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than others (131 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon Elph 115 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $225 $179