Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ3

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A1200 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 24 months before the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1200 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 vs the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.