Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
![Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS/Olympus-TG-1-iHS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20/Panasonic-TS20-front.jpg)
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
The TG-1 iHS was released 4 months after the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic TS20
TG-1 iHS | TS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TS20 | TG-1 iHS |
---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic TS20
TG-1 iHS | TS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the TS20.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and TS20.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $179 |