Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced November 2011

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic 3D1
SD1200 IS | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SD1200 IS
3D1 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic 3D1
SD1200 IS | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the 3D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and 3D1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $670 |