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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic SZ7

 TG-810 SZ7 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus TG-810

 SZ7 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic SZ7

 TG-810 SZ7 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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