Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH5
A2100 IS | FH5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon A2100 IS
FH5 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH5
A2100 IS | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |