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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-810 scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TG-810 ZR1 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus TG-810

 ZR1 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZR1

 TG-810 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 versus the ZR1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and ZR1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $280