Canon D20 vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look more closely at the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D20 and the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and FX700.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.