Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was revealed 4 years earlier than the LX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 grades versus the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and LX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-810 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.