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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 170 IS versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was announced 4 years after the FP7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 170 IS matches up against the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Panasonic FP7

					

					

						
 170 IS FP7 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Canon 170 IS

					

					

						
 FP7 170 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP7

					

					

						
 170 IS FP7 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS compared to the FP7.
Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and FP7.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
38
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon 170 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon 170 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (240 shots)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 170 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
69
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
 great battery power (240 per charge)
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (147g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
41
 big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (240 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
29
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors (147 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Panasonic FP7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $227