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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FX700

 TG-810 FX700 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-810

 FX700 TG-810 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX700

 TG-810 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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