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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 15 months after the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X20 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012More modern by 15 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm X20

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X20 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the TG-820 iHS.
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-820 iHS is 83 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
46
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
26
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (2/3")
 heavier than others (353g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 good battery pack (270 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (2/3")
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
60
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (353g)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
58
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
55
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 no Time Lapse mode
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery (220 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no mic support
 heavier than others (353g)
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm X20Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $500