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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 5 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the IXUS 165 scores against the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic FP2

 IXUS 165 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon IXUS 165

 FP2 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP2

 IXUS 165 FP2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 against the FP2.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and FP2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP2
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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