Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FP1
ELPH 190 IS | FP1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
FP1 | ELPH 190 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP1
ELPH 190 IS | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the FP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and FP1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $159 | $153 |