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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 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 FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The IXUS 165 was released 6 years after the FS15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic FS15

 IXUS 165 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Canon IXUS 165

 FS15 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FS15

 IXUS 165 FS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features outer 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 FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 and the FS15.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and FS15.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography info
Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FS15
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k 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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180