Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D20 was released 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the D20 scores against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FH3
D20 | FH3 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon D20
FH3 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FH3
D20 | FH3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 vs the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and FH3.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $160 |