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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 14 months later than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D20 matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 D20 ZS20 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2012More recent by 14 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 ZS20 D20 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 D20 ZS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 vs the ZS20.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and ZS20.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger D20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
30
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon D20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon D20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
60
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
44
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (206 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS20
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2012-04-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $349