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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83 Imaging
50 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was released 16 months later than the LX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 scores versus the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic LX100

					

					

						
 TG-870 LX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Fresher by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Olympus TG-870

					

					

						
 LX100 TG-870 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic LX100

					

					

						
 TG-870 LX100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 and the LX100.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and LX100 is 91 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and LX100.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-870 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

						Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
36
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
70
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
65
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than average in class (221 grams)
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
66
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography features
69
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than average in class (221g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (221g)
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic LX100
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-06 2014-09-15
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 393g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $800