Canon A1200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look much closer at the Canon A1200 and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1200 matches up vs the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SZ8.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind in sensor technology.