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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS20

 TG-4 TS20 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS20 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS20

 TG-4 TS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-04-13 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 380 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $179