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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 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 FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced at a similar time to the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 TG-810 FZ47 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus TG-810

          

          

            
 FZ47 TG-810 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 TG-810 FZ47 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 and the FZ47.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and FZ47.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
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 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery power (220 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $379