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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical 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 150
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 4 years after the FP2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up versus the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 140 IS FP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 FP2 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 140 IS FP2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the FP2.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and FP2.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
66
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also referred to as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 151 gr (0.33 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 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $129 $80