Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC SZ10 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DMC SZ10 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC SZ10 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 SZ10

  • Introduced in January 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 100 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 64.00mm (2.5″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-288mm (12x), f3.1-6.3
  • WiFi built-in
  • 99 x 59.9 x 29.8mm³ (3.9″ x 2.4″ x 1.2″)
  • 177g (5.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC SZ10

Ixus 185 vs DMC SZ10: 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 SZ10 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DMC SZ10
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 200
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 177g
(5.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 177cm³
(11 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the DMC SZ10. Another advantage over the DMC SZ10: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC SZ10

Ixus 185

DMC SZ10
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC SZ10 are the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the DMC SZ10 is made easy by the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 9 points for the DMC SZ10.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DMC SZ10
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

1 1
Sensitivity

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 1600 ISO
Built-in flash
Video resolution

1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DMC SZ10 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DMC SZ10

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DMC SZ10

12
9

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon Ixus 185.