Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic FX75

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 15 months earlier than the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1100 IS scores against the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS vs the FX75.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and FX75.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.