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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1200 matches up against the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Panasonic TS6

 A1200 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A1200

 TS6 A1200 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Panasonic TS6

 A1200 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 and the TS6.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and TS6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
23
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot A1200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $300