Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very well matched but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was introduced 7 years before the LX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-320 grades vs the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 compared to the LX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and LX100 II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.