Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 135 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was released 5 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Panasonic FS15
ELPH 135 | FS15 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 135
FS15 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FS15
ELPH 135 | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 135 versus Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the FS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and FS15.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also called as | IXUS 145 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $180 |