Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160/Canon-160-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7/Panasonic-FS7-front.jpg)
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon 160 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.
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The 160 was brought out 6 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 160 scores against the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Panasonic FS7
160 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Canon 160
FS7 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Panasonic FS7
160 | FS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 provides external 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 FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon 160 and Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 160 against the FS7.
![Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and FS7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 160 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 160 will offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 160 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 160 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 160 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $135 | $160 |