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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-810 was brought out 6 years earlier than the G85 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 scores vs the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic G85

 TG-810 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus TG-810

 G85 TG-810 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2011Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G85

 TG-810 G85 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 versus the G85.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and G85 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and G85.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
64
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $428 $900