Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 24 months before the GX850 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and GX850 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and GX850.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older IXUS 165 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.