Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic ZS10
D20 | ZS10 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon D20
ZS10 | D20 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS10
D20 | ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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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 |