Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 4 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FS12
ELPH 150 IS | FS12 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
FS12 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS12
ELPH 150 IS | FS12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got 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 FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the FS12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and FS12.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 155 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $149 | $228 |