Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 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
- Revealed August 2011
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic TS2
TG-810 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-810
TS2 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic TS2
TG-810 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |