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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 7 years before the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 83 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the ZS60.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and ZS60.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
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 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
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 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (282g)
 provides focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inches)
 manual mode not available
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $248