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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 4 years before the FH10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH10

 A2100 IS FH10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FH10 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH10

 A2100 IS FH10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the FH10.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and FH10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
31
screen size is decent (3")
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 resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $110