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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 10 months before the FH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SD1200 IS FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 FH3 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SD1200 IS FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS and the FH3.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and FH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 gr (0.35 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $160