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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 135 was launched 5 years after the FS7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 135 FS7 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon ELPH 135

 FS7 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FS7

 ELPH 135 FS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the FS7.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and FS7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 135 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 135 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
66
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Panasonic FS7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
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 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $160