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Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon D20 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the D20 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the GM1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon D20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D20 matches up against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic GM1

 D20 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon D20

 GM1 D20 
Display resolution1036k461kCrisper display (+575k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic GM1

 D20 GM1 
RevealedJune 2013December 2013Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D20 and the GM1.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and GM1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D20 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competition (204g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic GM1
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-18 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $750