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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 160 was unveiled 4 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 grades against the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Panasonic FP7

 160 FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon 160

 FP7 160 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP7

 160 FP7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 160 against the FP7.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and FP7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 160 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 160 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (147g)
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $135 $227