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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the TS20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores against the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 SD1200 IS TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TS20 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS20

 SD1200 IS TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the TS20.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and TS20.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
24
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $179