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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic FX75

 A1200 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon A1200

 FX75 A1200 
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic FX75

 A1200 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
23
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
features focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $139