Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 5 years before the LX100 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and LX100 II is 91 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.