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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was launched 4 years after the FP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 150 IS FP1 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 FP1 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 150 IS FP1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the FP1.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and FP1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also Known as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $153