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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 2 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-810 scores versus the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic TS1

 TG-810 TS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-810

 TS1 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS1

 TG-810 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical measurements 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 TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-810 compared to the TS1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and TS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $428 $380