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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
21 Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 155
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 ELPH 150 IS FP5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

		

		

			
 FP5 ELPH 150 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 ELPH 150 IS FP5 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
33
 MP count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (260 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
67
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
 good battery pack (260 per charge)
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
40
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 good battery pack (260 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
30
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
30
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Otherwise known as IXUS 155 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $199