Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was brought out 20 months later than the FH1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-810 scores versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH1
TG-810 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-810
FH1 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH1
TG-810 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the FH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FH1.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $428 | $150 |