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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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).
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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 |