Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we will be comparing the Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 4 years after the FH20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D30 scores vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 vs Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 vs the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and FH20.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.