Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS12

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.