Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 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
- Announced June 2013
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic GM1
D20 | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon D20
GM1 | D20 | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Crisper display (+575k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic GM1
D20 | GM1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | December 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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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 |