Canon IXUS 285 HS vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82

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In depth comparison and review of Canon IXUS 285 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Canon IXUS 285 HS vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - compact Digital camera - 4K - compact
Lens Included - Panasonic
Height 5.8 cm 11.92 cm
Width 9.96 cm 13.02 cm
Depth 2.28 cm 9.43 cm
Weight 147 g 572 g
Weight Details - Camera only: 572 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 616 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black | Purple -
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 12x 60x
SENSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel 18.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS High Sensitivity MOS
Total Pixels 21,100,000 pixels 18,900,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,200,000 pixels 18,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical (Intelligent IS with 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic Mode) Optical (POWER O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
PROCESSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ -
LENS Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Zoom lens - 12x zoom - 4.5 - 54 mm - f/3.6-7.0 Panasonic zoom lens - 60x zoom - 3.58 - 215 mm - f/2.8-5.9
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 300mm 20 - 1200mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 30 cm
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction 7 groups / 9 elements 12 groups / 14 elements
Features Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection -
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9 -
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, AI Focus AF Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Viewfinder Type - Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.2"
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,166,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
ISO (Max) 3200 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure Metering Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 49
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - White balance bracketing
Shooting Programs Portrait mode, slow shutter, fireworks, low light, hi-speed burst, smart shutter, handheld night scene Panorama assist, handheld night shot, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, monochrome, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Positive Film, Toy camera, Posterisation, Super Vivid Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
Retouch - Clear Retouch function
DISPLAY Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 461,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control -
FLASH Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Camera Flash Built-in flash Pop-up flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator AF illuminator
Effective Flash Range 0.5 m - 4 m (wide lens)
1 m - 2 m (tele lens)
0.3 m - 14.1 m: ISO auto (wide lens)
1.5 m - 6.1 m: ISO auto (tele lens)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Digital Video Format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
MEMORY Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
Memory Card Included Yes No
Image Storage JPEG 5184 x 3888
JPEG 5184 x 3456
JPEG 5184 x 2912
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 3648 x 2432
JPEG 3648 x 2048
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 2048 x 1368
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 640 x 424
JPEG 640 x 360
JPEG 3888 x 3888
JPEG 2736 x 2736
JPEG 1536 x 1536
JPEG 480 x 480
JPEG 4896 x 3672
JPEG 3456 x 2592
JPEG 2400 x 1800
JPEG 4896 x 3264
JPEG 3456 x 2304
JPEG 2400 x 1600
JPEG 4896 x 2752
JPEG 3840 x 2160
JPEG 1920x1080
JPEG 3664 x 3664
JPEG 2592 x 2592
JPEG 1824 x 1824
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 6 fps - Miniature Effect
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 3 fps - Miniature Effect
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 1.5 fps - Miniature Effect
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Battery Type Canon NB-11L, Canon NB-11LH Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Canon NB-11L Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (optional)
Canon NB-11LH Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh (included)
Li-ion rechargeable battery - 895 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 180 shots
Photo shooting - 265 shots (ECO mode)
Playback - 4 hours
Photo shooting - 330 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 240 shots (LCD Monitor off)
CONNECTIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view -
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, PictBridge support
Computer Connectivity Mac, Windows -
Connector Type USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second, 7.2 frames per second (5MP) 2 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (4K)
Additional Features Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, resizing an image, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, in-camera red-eye fix, face detection, Smart Flash Exposure, HS System, Smart AUTO, primary colour filter, GPS via mobile, Hybrid Auto, Auto Zoom Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, colour control, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, contrast control, in-camera RAW processing, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, noise reduction, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function
OTHERS Canon IXUS 285 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ82
Included Accessories Battery charger, wrist strap, leather case Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, lens cap strap
Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon Map Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility, Canon CameraWindow DC -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
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