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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 4 years after the FP8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 140 IS FP8 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 FP8 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 140 IS FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the FP8.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and FP8.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $300