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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 180 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 5 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic FP7

 ELPH 180 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon ELPH 180

 FP7 ELPH 180 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP7

 ELPH 180 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the FP7.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and FP7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography details
Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $227