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Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed November 2004
  • Older Model is Canon 10D
  • Successor is Canon 30D
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon 20D and Panasonic FS12, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and FS12 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 20D was brought out 5 years prior to the FS12 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 20D scores versus the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Panasonic FS12

 20D FS12 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon 20D

 FS12 20D 
IntroducedApril 2009November 2004Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Panasonic FS12

 20D FS12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20D provides exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 20D and Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 20D against the FS12.

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and FS12 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and FS12.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 20D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FS12 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual control
low megapixels (8MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20D
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
46
built-in flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon 20D vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Panasonic FS12
 Canon EOS 20DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 20D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2004-11-03 2009-04-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 118k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 770g (1.70 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $228