Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LX7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-610 was manufactured 21 months prior to the LX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-610 scores versus the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic LX7
| TG-610 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus TG-610
| LX7 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic LX7
| TG-610 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 vs the LX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and LX7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-610 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $223 | $400 |