Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was brought out 8 years before the GF8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS versus the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and GF8 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and GF8.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.