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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic TS6

 SD1200 IS TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TS6 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS6

 SD1200 IS TS6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the TS6.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and TS6.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
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 range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $300