Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 180 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 7 years after the FS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the FS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and FS15.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 will have a benefit in sensor technology.