Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a extended overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was launched 12 months later than the GF2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A4000 IS scores against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS against the GF2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and GF2.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A4000 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.