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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades versus the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G

 TG-2 iHS EX-H20G 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen resolution610k461kCrisper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G vs the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (216g)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $380