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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 8 months after the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-810 grades versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH2

 TG-810 FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-810

 FH2 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH2

 TG-810 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the FH2.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and FH2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-810 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $149