Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS42

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 180 was brought out 6 years after the FS42 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 180 grades vs the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the FS42.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and FS42.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 180 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.