Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Revealed August 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic G10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.
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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 19 months after the G10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic G10
TG-820 iHS | G10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
G10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic G10
TG-820 iHS | G10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the G10.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and G10 is 92 and 72 respectively.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and G10.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,030 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 388g (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $550 |