Canon Ixus 190 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 190 vs DMC FZ72 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 190 vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Specs

Ixus 190

  • 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 24-240mm (10x), f3.0-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 95.2 x 56.8 x 23.6mm³ (3.7″ x 2.2″ x 0.9″)
  • 137g (4.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Ixus 190

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 190 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 190 VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 190 a better choice

Ixus 190

DMC FZ72
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.10
Weighs less (2)

137g
(4.4 oz.)		 600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

128cm³
(8 cu.in.)		 1493cm³
(94 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 190 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC FZ72 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Ixus 190 scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ72

Ixus 190

DMC FZ72
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 9
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Better sensibility (4)

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

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

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

190 400

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 that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the DMC FZ72.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 190

DMC FZ72
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Canon Ixus 190 VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 190 and DMC FZ72

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 190

Panasonic DMC FZ72

11
19

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ72 as better choice.