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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Panasonic FH3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FH3

 D20 FH3 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon D20

 FH3 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FH3

 D20 FH3 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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