Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The D20 was revealed 18 months after the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D20 matches up against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-320
D20 | TG-320 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon D20
TG-320 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-320
D20 | TG-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has 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) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 versus the TG-320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and TG-320.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-06-18 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 150 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $0 |