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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-810 matches up versus the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FX48

 TG-810 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-810

 FX48 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX48

 TG-810 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 versus the FX48.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FX48.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TG-810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 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
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Form of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $325