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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 matches up versus the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FZ300

 TG-810 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus TG-810

 FZ300 TG-810 
LaunchedJuly 2015August 2011Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ300

 TG-810 FZ300 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ300 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 depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 vs the FZ300.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than average in class (691g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (691g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2015-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $598