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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 6 years after the FP2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 180 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 180

 FP2 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 180 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the FP2.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and FP2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $80