Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was announced 8 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-5 grades vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and LX3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-5 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.