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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

 SD1200 IS ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 ZR3 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZR3

 SD1200 IS ZR3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the ZR3.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and ZR3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 159 gr (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 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 images -
Battery type 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 One One
Launch pricing $250 $280