Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Revealed August 2011
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FX48
TG-810 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-810
FX48 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX48
TG-810 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |