Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-810 scores versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic SZ7
TG-810 | SZ7 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus TG-810
SZ7 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic SZ7
TG-810 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has physical dimensions 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-810 vs the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and SZ7.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $428 | $199 |