Canon A1200 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1200 grades vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 compared to the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.