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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH1

 TG-810 FH1 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-810

 FH1 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH1

 TG-810 FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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