Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 3 years after the TS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-870 matches up vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 versus the TS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.