Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8
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Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Launched June 2005
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 20Da and Panasonic FP8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and FP8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 20Da was revealed 5 years earlier than the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 20Da matches up vs the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20Da and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Panasonic FP8
20Da | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Canon 20Da
FP8 | 20Da | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | June 2005 | Newer by 50 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 118k | Sharper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Panasonic FP8
20Da | FP8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da 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) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon 20Da and Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 20Da and the FP8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and FP8 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and FP8.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP8 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 20Da vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2005-06-01 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 118 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,499 | $300 |