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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Panasonic 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
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