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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 12 months after the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm X20 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedApril 2013May 2012More modern by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm X20

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm X20 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new 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 employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-1 iHS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 270 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $399