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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D20 matches up vs the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic ZS10

 D20 ZS10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon D20

 ZS10 D20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS10

 D20 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has physical measurements 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 ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the ZS10.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average (219g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $350