Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH20

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the FH20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FH20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and FH20.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.