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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years after the FS42 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the FS42 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Panasonic FS42

 ELPH 190 IS FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2009Newer by 82 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FS42 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FS42

 ELPH 190 IS FS42 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the FS42.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and FS42.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 190 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography advice
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
64
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic FS42
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $580