Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A1200 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 13 months prior to the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1200 matches up vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 comes with physical 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 vs the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and TS4.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.