Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's look more closely at the Canon D20 versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 6 months before the ZS40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D20 matches up versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got external 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 ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 vs the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.