Differences between Image and PictureBox

Image control

• a "lightweight" control that has no device context (or hDC) or it's own.
• can display a gif file loaded into the picture property with a transparent background.
• flicker when moved at runtime.
• can only be z-ordered (layered) over another lighweight control.
• has Stretch property. Otherwise, ImageControl can stretch the image.
• No AutoSize Property.
• is not a container control.
• no OLE drag/drop.
• PaintPicture doesnt' work. and no drawing or printing ability (printing to the image contained therein)

Image control

• Has Hwnd and Hdc.
• no transparent background.
• doesn't flicker when moved at runtime.
• No layered.
• No Stretch Property
• Has Autosize Property
• is a container control.
• OLEDrag/Drop
• Work with PaintPicture.

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http://www.codecomments.com/message729787.html
http://www.xtremevbtalk.com/showthread.php?t=247820