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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 19 months later than the TS2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 grades vs the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic TS2

 TG-810 TS2 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-810

 TS2 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS2

 TG-810 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 and the TS2.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and TS2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
64
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $428 $350