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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 15 months earlier than the FX75 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS grades against the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic FX75

 A2100 IS FX75 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A2100 IS

 FX75 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FX75

 A2100 IS FX75 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the FX75.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and FX75.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $220 $139