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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
64
Overall
46

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FZ200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 11 months before the FZ200 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-810 scores against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TG-810 FZ200 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-810

 FZ200 TG-810 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ200

 TG-810 FZ200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the FZ200.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and FZ200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
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weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 220 shots 540 shots
Battery format Battery Pack 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $499