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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 FP2 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 6 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 190 IS FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FP2 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP2

 ELPH 190 IS FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the FP2.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and FP2.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
40
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $159 $80