Canon D20 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 18 months after the FH8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the D20 scores against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 comes with external measurements 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 and the FH8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and FH8.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher D20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.