Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- 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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic FX48
D20 | FX48 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon D20
FX48 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic FX48
D20 | FX48 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Canon D20 and Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |