Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we are comparing the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the FH2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS scores versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS against the FH2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and FH2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.