Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The TG-810 was launched 8 years before the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 grades versus the FZ1000 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
TG-810 | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus TG-810
FZ1000 II | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 91 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+320k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
TG-810 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 against the FZ1000 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FZ1000 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and FZ1000 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 808 gr (1.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
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 | 220 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $428 | $898 |