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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 5 months before the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 SD1200 IS ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 ZR1 SD1200 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 SD1200 IS ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the ZR1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and ZR1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
24
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $280