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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Panasonic ZS60
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 A2100 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A2100 IS

 ZS60 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 83 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 A2100 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
lighter than competition (282g)
features touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
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nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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