Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 5 years before the ZS40 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores against the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS provides external 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) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.