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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-H20G | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G
TG-820 iHS | EX-H20G | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+569k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-H20G | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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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 |