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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 12 months before the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3100 IS FH2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A3100 IS

          

          

            
 FH2 A3100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 A3100 IS FH2 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the FH2.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and FH2.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
20
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (270 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
 good battery pack (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $149