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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 10 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SD1200 IS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 ZS80 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 109 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS80

 SD1200 IS ZS80 

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the ZS80.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
25
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
73
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 260 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $448