Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 7 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 vs the FH20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.