Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD1200 IS was released 17 months prior to the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades against the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic FX700
SD1200 IS | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SD1200 IS
FX700 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic FX700
SD1200 IS | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the FX700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and FX700.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $399 |