Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 4 years before the ZS30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS grades vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and ZS30.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.