Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2009
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Released September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic G85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A2100 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the G85 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic G85
A2100 IS | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon A2100 IS
G85 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2009 | Newer by 92 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic G85
A2100 IS | G85 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical dimensions 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 G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS versus the G85.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and G85 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and G85.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G85 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $220 | $900 |