Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX10

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.