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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS FH20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 FH20 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS FH20 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
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 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
59
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone support
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $179