Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was released around the same time to the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-810 matches up versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH7
TG-810 | FH7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-810
FH7 | TG-810 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH7
TG-810 | FH7 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FH7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and FH7.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2011-09-07 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 260 shots |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $428 | $149 |