Canon A1200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a complete review of the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced within a month of the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1200 grades versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 offers exterior measurements 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 compared to the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.