Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180/Canon-ELPH-180-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12/Panasonic-FS12-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 180 was brought out 6 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 180 grades against the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic FS12
ELPH 180 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 82 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 180
FS12 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS12
ELPH 180 | FS12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the FS12.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and FS12.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $228 |