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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic FH7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FH7

 TG-810 FH7 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-810

 FH7 TG-810 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH7

 TG-810 FH7 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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