Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic G2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

The TG-810 was brought out 14 months after the G2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic G2
TG-810 | G2 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus TG-810
G2 | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G2
TG-810 | G2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the G2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and G2 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and G2.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-810 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $428 | $1,000 |