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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FS25

 D20 FS25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon D20

 FS25 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FS25

 D20 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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