Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 8 months after the FX75 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1200 scores versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1200 against the FX75.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and FX75.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A1200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.