Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH10

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FH10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and FH10.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.