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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 3 years before the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 SD1200 IS FH7 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon SD1200 IS

          

          

            
 FH7 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 SD1200 IS FH7 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the FH7.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and FH7.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
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 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
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 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5")
 no manual control
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack 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
Price at release $250 $149