Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was manufactured 6 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the FP1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and FP1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.