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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 150 IS FS15 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 FS15 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 150 IS FS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic FS15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also referred to as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $180