Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DC TZ202 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DC TZ202 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DC TZ202 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 TZ202

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-360mm (15x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111.2 x 66.4 x 45.2mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″)
  • 340g (11.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DC TZ202

Ixus 185 vs DC TZ202: The sensors

The Ixus 185 features a Compact sized sensor, while the DC TZ202 uses a 1″ sensor.

Featuring an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.), the DC TZ202’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the Ixus 185 employs at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with Compact sized chips.

Better choice: Panasonic DC TZ202

Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DC TZ202 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DC TZ202
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 340g
(11.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 334cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the lower weight than the DC TZ202 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DC TZ202

Ixus 185

DC TZ202
Larger sensor (5)

Compact 1″
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 10
Auto Focus points (4)

9 49
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 80 – 25600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 1.04
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

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

210 370
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DC TZ202 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DC TZ202 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 36 points for the DC TZ202.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DC TZ202
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DC TZ202 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DC TZ202

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DC TZ202

4
36

We recommend Panasonic DC TZ202 as better choice.