Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.