Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LX7

The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 16 months after the LX7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and LX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.