Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Here, we are analyzing the Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 160 was introduced 5 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 160 grades vs the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Panasonic FP1
| 160 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon 160
| FP1 | 160 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP1
| 160 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 160 against the FP1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and FP1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Also called as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $135 | $153 |