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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic SZ8

 A2100 IS SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon A2100 IS

 SZ8 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic SZ8

 A2100 IS SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS and the SZ8.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and SZ8.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (159g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average (159 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic SZ8
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $275