Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-H20G | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G
TG-850 iHS | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-H20G | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and TG-850 iHS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes |
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 | 216 grams (0.48 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $250 |