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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FH2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years after the FH2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic FH2

 IXUS 165 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon IXUS 165

 FH2 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FH2

 IXUS 165 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the FH2.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and FH2.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 220 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $149