Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
(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 FH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was manufactured 8 months later than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-810 grades against the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH5
| TG-810 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-810
| FH5 | TG-810 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH5
| TG-810 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and FH5.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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 distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color 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 rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $428 | $169 |