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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(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
Panasonic FP1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 190 IS FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FP1 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP1

 ELPH 190 IS FP1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
64
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
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