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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 6 months after the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D20 matches up vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 D20 ZS25 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 ZS25 D20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 D20 ZS25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D20 against the ZS25.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and ZS25.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
33
 has manual focus
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
32
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon D20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
60
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 includes touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
44
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic port
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
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) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $300