|
Canon IXUS 160 Silver
|
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT30 Orange
|
|---|
|
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Rating | Match Rating | Match Rating | |
| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon IXUS 160 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT30 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the IXUS 160 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the Lumix DMC-FT30 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 23 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon IXUS 160 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT30 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The IXUS 160 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Lumix DMC-FT30 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the IXUS 160 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Lumix DMC-FT30 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the IXUS 160. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Lumix DMC-FT30. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the IXUS 160 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Lumix DMC-FT30 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon IXUS 160 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT30 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.16 x 4.60 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
| Action & Adventure Videos |
Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then. | ||
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| Rainproof |
During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Panasonic is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles. | ||
| Underwater Use |
Taking photos while taking a dive requires it to fully waterproof. This model will suit your needs as it is fully waterproof up to 8 m metres. | ||
| Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the Lumix DMC-FT30 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity |
Want a personalised camera recommendation?
Tell us about your needs and lifestyle
We find the best match that suits you
We show you the best deals
Technical Specifications
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | NTSC, PAL | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.2-6.9 | 3.9-5.7 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | LPCM | - | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 | 23 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | - | 680 mAh | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 220 shots | 250 shots | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | NB-11L | - | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
| Bundled Software | - | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 SE | |
| Cables Included | - | AC, USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | DPOF 1.1 | DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/2000 s | 60 - 1/1300 s | |
| Camera Type | Compact | Compact | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | - | |
| Combined Zoom | 32 x | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 22.1 mm | 19.7 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | 4 x | |
| Display | - | TFT | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 | 2.7 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels | 230000 pixels | |
| Dustproof | - | Yes | |
| External Flash Connector | Yes | - | |
| Extra/Smart Zoom | 16 x | - | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/1300 s | |
| Field Of View | 100 % | 100 % | |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes | - | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 1.3 - 1.5 m | 1 - 3 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 3 m | 0.3 - 4.4 m | |
| Flash Sync-speed | 0.0005 s | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 28 - 224 mm | 25 - 100 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5 - 40 mm | 4.5 - 18 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto | Auto | |
| Focusing Distance | 1 | - | |
| Freezeproof | - | Yes | |
| Freezeproof Up To | - | -10 °C | |
| Hand Strap | - | Yes | |
| HD Type | HD | HD | |
| Height | 54.3 mm | 58.3 mm | |
| Image Editing | - | Crop, Resizing | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ iSAPS | - | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.33 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.16 x 4.60 mm | |
| Internal Memory | - | 220 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 1600 | 6400 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 8/7 | 11/10 | |
| Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Auto | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Intelligent Multiple | |
| Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range | 1-50 m | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1 - ∞ m | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.9 | 13 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 224 mm | 100 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 20 MP | 16.1 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Mono | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.2 | 3.9 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 28 mm | 25 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | - | |
| Multi Burst Mode | - | Yes | |
| Normal Focusing Range | - | 0.5 - ∞ / 1 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.5 - ∞ m | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 1 | |
| On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HEB, HUN, IND, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR, VIE | DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % | - | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 8 x | 4 x | |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | - | |
| Panorama Mode | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
| Playback Modes | - | Slideshow, Zoom | |
| Playback Zoom (max) | 10 x | - | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Silver | Orange | |
| Rainproof | - | Yes | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps | - | |
| Scene Modes | Fireworks, Portrait, Snow | Beach, Children, Food, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Surf, Underwater | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Shooting Modes | Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Live View Control, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (5.0 MP), Digital IS, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 15 s | 60 s | |
| Speakers | - | 1 | |
| Splash Proof | - | Yes | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5152 x 2896 | 4608x3456, 3648x2736, 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480, 4608x3072, 4608x2592, 3456x3456 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 20.5 MP | 16.6 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Connector | Mini-USB | - | |
| USB Connector Type | B | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | MOV | MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Waterproof | - | Yes | |
| Waterproof Up To | - | 8 m | |
| Weight | 127 g | 125 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 127 g | 144 g | |
| White Balance | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set | |
| Width | 95.2 mm | 103.7 mm | |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ult | - |
Want a personalised camera recommendation?