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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 4 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 135 FP8 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon ELPH 135

 FP8 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 135 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 and the FP8.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and FP8.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 135 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (151g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Venus Engine V
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 230 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $300