Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FH20
D20 | FH20 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon D20
FH20 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FH20
D20 | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |