Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic G85

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.