Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 3 years after the FP5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and FP5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.