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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled very close to the TS1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 SD1200 IS TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TS1 SD1200 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS1

 SD1200 IS TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS provides physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the TS1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and TS1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
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features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $380