Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP8

Here, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 5 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the IXUS 165 scores against the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features outside 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 FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the FP8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and FP8.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.