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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 8 years after the H20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony H20

		

		

			
 TG-5 H20 
LaunchedMay 2017May 2009Newer by 98 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 H20 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony H20

		

		

			
 TG-5 H20 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 versus the H20.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and H20.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-5 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 you can focus manually
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
27
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Sony H20
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (250 grams)
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
46
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (250 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
51
 built-in flash
 very long zoom (380mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
57
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
36
 manual focus
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (250g)
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony H20
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
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) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $249