Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 6 years before the LX100 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the LX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and LX100 II is 91 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and LX100 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.