Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic FS7

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 180 was announced 7 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical 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) while the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and FS7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 180 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will offer you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.