Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC TZ81 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs DMC TZ81 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Panasonic DMC TZ81 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 TZ81

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 19 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112 x 64 x 38mm³ (4.4″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
  • 281g (9.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ81

Ixus 185 vs DMC TZ81: 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 TZ81 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

DMC TZ81
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 18.90
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 281g
(9.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 272cm³
(17 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC TZ81 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC TZ81

Ixus 185

DMC TZ81
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 10
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
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

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

210 320
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ81 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 rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the DMC TZ81 is made easy by the superior video recording, 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 26 points for the DMC TZ81.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

DMC TZ81
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Panasonic DMC TZ81 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and DMC TZ81

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Panasonic DMC TZ81

9
26

We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ81 as better choice.