Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Released August 2019
- Superseded the Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon 90D and Panasonic TS20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and TS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The 90D was introduced 7 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 90D scores versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic TS20
90D | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 93 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon 90D
TS20 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic TS20
90D | TS20 |
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 90D and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 90D against the TS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and TS20 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and TS20.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 90D using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 90D will offer you more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 90D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 1300 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $179 |