Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the FP7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and FP7.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 140 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.