Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH20

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was announced 5 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-860 scores versus the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and FH20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.