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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic GX8, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 180 was launched 6 months after the GX8 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 180 scores against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Panasonic GX8

 ELPH 180 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon ELPH 180

 GX8 ELPH 180 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic GX8

 ELPH 180 GX8 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2015Similar age

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the GX8.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and GX8 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and GX8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Panasonic GX8
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-05 2015-07-16
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 487g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $898