Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX580

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 4 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D20 grades against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys outer 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the FX580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and FX580.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger D20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.