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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the LX7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic LX7

					

					

						
 SD1200 IS LX7 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SD1200 IS

					

					

						
 LX7 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LX7

					

					

						
 SD1200 IS LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements 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 LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the LX7.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and LX7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography information
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 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 manual focus
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
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 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than average in class (298g)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (330 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (298g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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