Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC TZ61 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DMC TZ61 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC TZ61 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

DMC TZ61

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.6 x 64.3 x 34.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 240g (7.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ61

Ixus 185 vs DMC TZ61: 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 DMC TZ61 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DMC TZ61
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 18.10
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 240g
(7.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 245cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC TZ61 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC TZ61

Ixus 185

DMC TZ61
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 10
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 300
WiFi (2)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ61 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DMC TZ61 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina, the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection and the built-in GPS.

Yields 26 points for the DMC TZ61.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DMC TZ61
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DMC TZ61 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DMC TZ61

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DMC TZ61

9
26

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ61 as better choice.