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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FH20

 TG-5 FH20 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 90 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-5

 FH20 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH20

 TG-5 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
39
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $179