Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H20G matches up against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-3
EX-H20G | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-H20G
TG-3 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-3
EX-H20G | TG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has exterior 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G and the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TG-3.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2014-03-31 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 330 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $350 |