Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.