Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5
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Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Launched February 2014
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
- Succeeded the Canon 1100D
- Later Model is Canon T6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon 1200D and Panasonic S5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 1200D was manufactured 7 years prior to the S5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1200D grades versus the S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Panasonic S5
1200D | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon 1200D
S5 | 1200D | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 460k | Clearer display (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1200D and Panasonic S5
1200D | S5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3.0" | Identical display measurements |
Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1200D and Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1200D and the S5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and S5 is 68 and 60 respectively.
Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and S5.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1200D because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 1200D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 1200D vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Canon EOS 1200D | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS 1200D | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Also called | EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2020-08-14 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 326 | 31 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.0" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 480 grams (1.06 lbs) | 714 grams (1.57 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 724 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 440 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $549 | $1,999 |