Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-140-IS/Canon-ELPH-140-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Also referred to as IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.
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The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 4 years after the FS42 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Panasonic FS42
ELPH 140 IS | FS42 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
FS42 | ELPH 140 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Panasonic FS42
ELPH 140 IS | FS42 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the FS42.
![Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-140-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-140-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and FS42.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 140 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-140-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-140-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Also called | IXUS 150 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $129 | $580 |