Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX20

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony TX20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 versus the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and TX20.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.