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Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon D20 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 18 months after the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D20 scores against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic SZ7

 D20 SZ7 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon D20

 SZ7 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic SZ7

 D20 SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the SZ7.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and SZ7.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern D20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
60
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $199