Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-4 scores versus the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 versus the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and TS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.