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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 4 years prior to the LX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-4 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus TG-4

 LX100 II TG-4 
ReleasedAugust 2018April 2015Newer by 40 months
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-4 LX100 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 and the LX100 II.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and LX100 II is 90 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and LX100 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247 grams)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
76
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (247 grams)
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-13 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $379 $998