Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FZ60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 4 years before the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up against the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the FZ60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and FZ60 is 92 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.