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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was released 10 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up against the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

 A2100 IS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon A2100 IS

 ZS80 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 109 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS80

 A2100 IS ZS80 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the ZS80.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and ZS80.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $220 $448