Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2100 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic LF1
A2100 IS | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon A2100 IS
LF1 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic LF1
A2100 IS | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the LF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and LF1.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $220 | $500 |