Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX580

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 24 months later than the FX580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1200 grades against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1200 offers external measurements 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 FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 and the FX580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and FX580.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.