Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 20 months before the LX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and LX100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will offer you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.