Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DC TZ96 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DC TZ96 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DC TZ96 Specs

Ixus 185

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 100 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 68.00mm (2.7″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-224mm (8x), f3.2-6.9
  • No WiFi
  • 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1mm³ (3.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″)
  • 126g (4.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Ixus 185

DC TZ96

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112 x 68.8 x 41.6mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.6″)
  • 328g (10.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DC TZ96

Ixus 185 vs DC TZ96: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DC TZ96 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DC TZ96

Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
328g
(10.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
321cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the lower weight than the DC TZ96 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DC TZ96

Ixus 185

DC TZ96

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 5
Auto Focus points (4)

9 49
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 1.04
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 380
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DC TZ96 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the larger sensitivity, the optical image stabilizer and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DC TZ96 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 33 points for the DC TZ96.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DC TZ96

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DC TZ96 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DC TZ96

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DC TZ96

4
33

We recommend Panasonic DC TZ96 as better choice.