Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and FH20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.