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Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon D20 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released within a month of the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D20 scores against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic TS5

 D20 TS5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon D20

 TS5 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic TS5

 D20 TS5 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 vs the TS5.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and TS5.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
60
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery power (370 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-18 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350