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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 170 IS versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was introduced 5 years after the FP3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 170 IS scores vs the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Panasonic FP3

 170 IS FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon 170 IS

 FP3 170 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP3

 170 IS FP3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS compared to the FP3.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and FP3.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 170 IS to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 170 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 170 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
provides touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $182