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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 10 months prior to the 3D1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1200 matches up against the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic 3D1

 A1200 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon A1200

 3D1 A1200 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More modern by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic 3D1

 A1200 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic 3D1 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 change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 vs the 3D1.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and 3D1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
23
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 200 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $670