Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 10 months before the FH22 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides outside dimensions 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 FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS and the FH22.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and FH22.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.