Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX580

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FX580, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-810 scores vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 vs the FX580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and FX580.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.