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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 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 FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1200 was announced 24 months prior to the FH10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic FH10

 A1200 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon A1200

 FH10 A1200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH10

 A1200 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1200 against the FH10.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and FH10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
23
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $110