Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 months later than the LX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys 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) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and LX7.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.