Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-810 was announced 8 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-810 matches up versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 vs the LX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and LX100 II is 92 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and LX100 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.