Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the FP5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and FP5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.