Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS grades against the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS and the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.