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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 180 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 180

 FP1 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 180 FP1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $153