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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 155
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 4 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 150 IS FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 FP8 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP8

 ELPH 150 IS FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the FP8.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and FP8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
67
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FP8
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also called as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $300