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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 10 months before the FH20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 SD1200 IS FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 FH20 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH20

 SD1200 IS FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the FH20.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and FH20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
24
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $179