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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the FZ100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 SX210 IS FZ100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX210 IS

          

          

            
 FZ100 SX210 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 SX210 IS FZ100 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the FZ100.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FZ100.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
53
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (220g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
58
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
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 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (220g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (540g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (220 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
64
 pretty wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic port
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (540g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 220 grams (0.49 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $226 $500