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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH5

 A2100 IS FH5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FH5 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH5

 A2100 IS FH5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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 FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the FH5.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and FH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $169