Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS70

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was released 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic ZS60
A2100 IS | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A2100 IS
ZS60 | A2100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 83 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS60
A2100 IS | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and ZS60.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $220 | $248 |