Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX100

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 3 years prior to the LX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and LX100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 will provide greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.