Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 3 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-860 matches up against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 versus the TS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.