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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic G100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was released 9 years prior to the G100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 matches up against the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic G100

 TG-810 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-810

 G100 TG-810 
LaunchedJune 2020August 2011Fresher by 107 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kCrisper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G100

 TG-810 G100 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 against the G100.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and G100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and G100.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 352g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $428 $698