Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic LX7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was launched 18 months after the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-3 scores vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 and the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and LX7.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TG-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.