Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12 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
- Released January 2015
- Additionally Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 160 was manufactured 5 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 grades vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Panasonic FS12
| 160 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 70 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon 160
| FS12 | 160 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 160 and Panasonic FS12
| 160 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 160 vs the FS12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and FS12.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 160 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Also Known as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $135 | $228 |
