Canon 160 vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was brought out 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 160 scores vs the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 160 has got exterior dimensions 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 FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon 160 and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 160 versus the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and FP8.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 160 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.