Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years before the LS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS scores against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the LS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and LS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.