Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX100

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was manufactured 3 years prior to the LX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-320 matches up against the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the LX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and LX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-320 will show extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.