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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic GH5S, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was introduced 7 years prior to the GH5S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-810 matches up vs the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TG-810 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-810

 GH5S TG-810 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2011Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GH5S

 TG-810 GH5S 

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the GH5S.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and GH5S is 92 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and GH5S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $428 $2,498