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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was announced 20 months later than the FH20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH20

 TG-810 FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-810

 FH20 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH20

 TG-810 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 provides 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 FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 and the FH20.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FH20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-810 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
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
Supported 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
Mic 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 grams (0.47 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $428 $179