Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was announced 14 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FX700
TG-810 | FX700 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-810
FX700 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX700
TG-810 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and FX700.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 176g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $428 | $399 |