Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 4 years before the FH10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3100 IS grades versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the FH10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.