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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the FH7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS matches up against the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FH7

 A2100 IS FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FH7 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH7

 A2100 IS FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the FH7.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and FH7.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $220 $149