Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX10

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was released 2 years after the LX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-6 matches up vs the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 versus the LX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and LX10 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and LX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX10 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.