Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 6 years after the FP8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS against the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and FP8.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.