Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX20

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 3 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and TX20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.