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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 6 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 190 IS FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FP3 ELPH 190 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP3

 ELPH 190 IS FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the FP3.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and FP3.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FP3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $159 $182