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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 12 months later than the TS10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic TS10

          

          

            
 A1200 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon A1200

          

          

            
 TS10 A1200 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic TS10

          

          

            
 A1200 TS10 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1200 vs the TS10.
Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and TS10.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A1200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
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 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
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 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
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 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
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 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
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 really wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 provides face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $249