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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years after the FP7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic FP7

 IXUS 165 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon IXUS 165

 FP7 IXUS 165 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP7

 IXUS 165 FP7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 has exterior 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) while the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the FP7.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and FP7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
39
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
67
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FP7
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
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 All around 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 220 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $227