Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-810 was released 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-810 grades versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FS25
TG-810 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-810
FS25 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FS25
TG-810 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 offers 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the FS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and FS25.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $428 | $230 |