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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 10 months earlier than the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 A2100 IS FH20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FH20 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH20

 A2100 IS FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the FH20.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and FH20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 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 1 1
Price at launch $220 $179