Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS42

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 4 years later than the FS42 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 135 scores against the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 and the FS42.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and FS42.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 135 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 135 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.