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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 4 years prior to the F5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic F5

 SD1200 IS F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 F5 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic F5

 SD1200 IS F5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the F5.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and F5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
24
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $100