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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up against the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 A1100 IS FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FX700 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FX700

 A1100 IS FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the FX700.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $399