Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2010
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Below, we are matching up the Canon 160 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 160 was launched 5 years after the FP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 160 scores vs the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Panasonic FP2
| 160 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon 160
| FP2 | 160 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP2
| 160 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 160 vs the FP2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and FP2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127g (0.28 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 photos | - |
| Style 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $135 | $80 |