Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D20 was brought out 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the D20 grades vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FS25
D20 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon D20
FS25 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FS25
D20 | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 against the FS25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and FS25.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer D20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-18 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $230 |