Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic LX3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior 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 LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and LX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.