Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic LX7

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-5 was introduced 4 years after the LX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-5 grades against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the LX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and LX7.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-5 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.