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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 11 months before the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic TS2

 SD1200 IS TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TS2 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS2

 SD1200 IS TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the TS2.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and TS2.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
24
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes 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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $350