Canon D20 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon D20 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D20 grades against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 features physical measurements 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 ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 vs the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.