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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 23 months earlier than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 ZS10 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS ZS10 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the ZS10.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and ZS10.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
30
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
51
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (219g)
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inches)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
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 really wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (219g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 260 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $350