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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD1200 IS FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 FH1 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD1200 IS FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the FH1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and FH1.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
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has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
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has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $150