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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 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 G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the A1200 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was introduced 3 years before the G6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1200 scores against the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic G6

 A1200 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon A1200

 G6 A1200 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic G6

 A1200 G6 

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 vs the G6.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and G6 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and G6.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G6 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography info
27
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
24
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
56
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic G6
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $750