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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 10 months before the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 A2100 IS FH1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FH1 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH1

 A2100 IS FH1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the FH1.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and FH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $150