Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets take a closer look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 6 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has external measurements 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the FX48.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and FX48.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor technology.