Canon D20 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a thorough review of the Canon D20 vs Panasonic LX7, 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 LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the D20 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The D20 was manufactured 9 months later than the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D20 grades vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides external dimensions 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D20 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon D20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer D20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.