Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS3
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A2100 IS was released 2 months earlier than the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic ZS3
| A2100 IS | ZS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon A2100 IS
| ZS3 | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS3
| A2100 IS | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the ZS3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and ZS3.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2100 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $220 | $200 |
