Canon A1200 vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A1200 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The A1200 was released 21 months before the LX7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1200 grades versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and LX7.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A1200 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.