Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 4 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the IXUS 165 grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and ZS10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have a benefit in sensor technology.