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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was revealed 5 years after the FP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 170 IS scores versus the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Panasonic FP1

 170 IS FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Canon 170 IS

 FP1 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP1

 170 IS FP1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS versus the FP1.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and FP1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 170 IS to result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
70
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $153