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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic F5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 17 months earlier than the F5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic F5

		

		

			
 TG-810 F5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 F5 TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic F5

		

		

			
 TG-810 F5 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 and the F5.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and F5.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
64
 environment proof
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $100