Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 5 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the FS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and FS15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.