Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS15

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was revealed 6 years after the FS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 160 matches up vs the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 and the FS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and FS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.