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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 190 IS FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2009More recent by 82 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FS12 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FS12

 ELPH 190 IS FS12 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has outer 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 FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the FS12.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and FS12.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
40
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FS12
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $228