Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was manufactured 7 months prior to the GF5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 grades against the GF5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic GF5
| TG-810 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus TG-810
| GF5 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic GF5
| TG-810 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 vs the GF5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and GF5 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and GF5.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-810 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-04-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 267 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Form 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 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $428 | $600 |
