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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 5 years prior to the LX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic LX10

 TG-1 iHS LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 LX10 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedSeptember 2016May 2012Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k610kSharper display (+430k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic LX10

 TG-1 iHS LX10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the LX10.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and LX10 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and LX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
low battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
38
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (310 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $700