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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FS25

 TG-810 FS25 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-810

 FS25 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FS25

 TG-810 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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
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