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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D20 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D20 matches up vs the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FX48

 D20 FX48 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon D20

 FX48 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FX48

 D20 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the FX48.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and FX48.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent D20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
60
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $325