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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 24 months after the FS25 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 scores against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic FS25

 A1200 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A1200

 FS25 A1200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FS25

 A1200 FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the FS25.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and FS25.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
23
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $230