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Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(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  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic TS20

 90D TS20 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2012More recent by 93 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon 90D

 TS20 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic TS20

 90D TS20 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
78
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Panasonic TS20
 Canon EOS 90DPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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