Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was announced 5 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 matches up versus the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 versus the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and LX100 II is 90 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and LX100 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.