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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was unveiled 8 years prior to the LX100 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-610 scores against the LX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-610 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus TG-610

 LX100 II TG-610 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 92 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1240k920kClearer display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-610 LX100 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 vs the LX100 II.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and LX100 II is 93 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and LX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
good battery life (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
36
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2018-08-22
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $223 $998