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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 8 months after the FH25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH25

 TG-810 FH25 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus TG-810

 FH25 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH25

 TG-810 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior 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) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FH25.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and FH25.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $180