Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a complete review of the Canon D20 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 18 months before the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D20 matches up vs the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 vs the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and SZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.