Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic L1

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 23 months after the L1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the L1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and L1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SD1200 IS will resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD1200 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.