Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DMC FZ72 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 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 FZ72

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 130.2 x 97 x 118.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 4.7″)
  • 600g (19.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ72

Ixus 185 vs DMC FZ72: 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 FZ72 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DMC FZ72
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.10
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 1493cm³
(94 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC FZ72 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ72

Ixus 185

DMC FZ72
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 9
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Better sensibility (4)

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

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

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

210 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ72 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 FZ72 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 22 points for the DMC FZ72.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DMC FZ72
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DMC FZ72

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DMC FZ72

9
22

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ72 as better choice.