Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 20 months later than the FH20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 and the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FH20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-810 provides a benefit in sensor technology.