Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH20

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 6 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 matches up vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 versus the FH20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.