Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Panasonic FS7

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 5 years after the FS7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the FS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the FS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and FS7.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 150 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.