Olympus TG-5 vs Sony H20

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

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.