Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-810 was announced 20 months after the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 scores versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FP1
TG-810 | FP1 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-810
FP1 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FP1
TG-810 | FP1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FP1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and FP1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TG-810 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos | - |
Battery style | 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 |
Launch pricing | $428 | $153 |