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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D20 grades vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FH20

 D20 FH20 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon D20

 FH20 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FH20

 D20 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 versus the FH20.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and FH20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
33
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
60
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $179