Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony H20

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and H20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.