Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FX700
A2100 IS | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A2100 IS
FX700 | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |