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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 13 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic FH22

 A1200 FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A1200

 FH22 A1200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH22

 A1200 FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the FH22.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and FH22.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A1200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
23
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
includes touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 185g (0.41 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $200