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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1200 matches up against the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic FH6

 A1200 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A1200

 FH6 A1200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH6

 A1200 FH6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the FH6.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and FH6.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A1200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
23
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 grams (0.41 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 280 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $129