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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Launched June 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 4 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the D20 grades against the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 D20 TG-5 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 TG-5 D20 
ReleasedMay 2017June 2013More modern by 47 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 D20 TG-5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D20 provides outer dimensions 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-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the TG-5.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and TG-5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged D20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 manual focus
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon D20 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
60
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 good battery (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
57
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $449