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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was introduced 4 years after the FP3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 135 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon ELPH 135

 FP3 ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 135 FP3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the FP3.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and FP3.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (155g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FP3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 photographs -
Style of battery 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 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $182