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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 3 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D20 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Panasonic ZS60

 D20 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon D20

 ZS60 D20 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2013Newer by 31 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS60

 D20 ZS60 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 versus the ZS60.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
33
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
lighter than competition in class (282g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot D20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $248