Panasonic DC FZ82 vs Canon Ixus 185 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DC FZ82 vs Ixus 185 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Panasonic DC FZ82 vs Canon Ixus 185 Specs

DC FZ82

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 4096 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.7″ x 4.7″)
  • 616g (19.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DC FZ82

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 FZ82 vs Ixus 185: 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.).

Panasonic DC FZ82 VS Canon Ixus 185 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DC FZ82 a better choice

DC FZ82

Ixus 185

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 1
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 1600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.23
Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

4096 x 2160 1280 x 720
Longer battery life (3, photos)

330 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DC FZ82 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 DC FZ82 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.

The DC FZ82 scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon Ixus 185

DC FZ82

Ixus 185

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.10 20.00
Weighs less (2)

616g
(19.9 oz.)
126g
(4.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

1464cm³
(92 cu.in.)
114cm³
(7 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DC FZ82 and the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the Ixus 185.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DC FZ82

Ixus 185

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Panasonic DC FZ82 VS Canon Ixus 185 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DC FZ82 and Ixus 185

DC FZ82 und Ixus 185, front view

Top view of cameras

DC FZ82 und Ixus 185, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DC FZ82

Canon Ixus 185

26
9

We recommend Panasonic DC FZ82 as better choice.