Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS12

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.