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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 A2100 IS FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FX700 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FX700

 A2100 IS FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS versus the FX700.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and FX700.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $220 $399