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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 TG-810 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus TG-810

 FZ1000 II TG-810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2011Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kClearer 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 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
67
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
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