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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 16 months prior to the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H20G scores against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G

 TG-820 iHS EX-H20G 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution1030k461kClearer screen (+569k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (216g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (216 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $500