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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 10 months before the FH22 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FH22

          

          

            
 SD1200 IS FH22 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD1200 IS

          

          

            
 FH22 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH22

          

          

            
 SD1200 IS FH22 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outer measurements 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 FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the FH22.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and FH22.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
25
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
51
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low MP (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
 has touch focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $200