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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 11 months before the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic TS10

 SD1200 IS TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TS10 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS10

 SD1200 IS TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides 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) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the TS10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and TS10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
25
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $249