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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 4 years after the FP5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic FP5

 IXUS 165 FP5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Canon IXUS 165

 FP5 IXUS 165 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP5

 IXUS 165 FP5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the FP5.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
67
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
better than average battery life (260 shots)
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP5
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.28 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 photos 260 photos
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $199