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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years prior to the FH6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 A2100 IS FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A2100 IS

		

		

			
 FH6 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 A2100 IS FH6 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features exterior 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 FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the FH6.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and FH6.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
26
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 great battery power (280 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
50
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
 great battery power (280 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
31
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 great battery power (280 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $220 $129