Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very close but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 2 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic LX5
TG-820 iHS | LX5 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
LX5 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic LX5
TG-820 iHS | LX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the LX5.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and LX5.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,030k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $294 |