Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Revealed August 2010

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

The TG-810 was revealed 13 months later than the G10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-810 grades against the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic G10
TG-810 | G10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-810
G10 | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G10
TG-810 | G10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-810 vs the G10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and G10 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and G10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 388 gr (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $428 | $550 |