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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1200 grades vs the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic SZ10

 A1200 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A1200

 SZ10 A1200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic SZ10

 A1200 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 against the SZ10.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
23
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $200