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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 180 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon ELPH 180

 FS15 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS15

 ELPH 180 FS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $180