Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was revealed 4 years after the LX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside 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 LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 and the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and LX100 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and LX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will show extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.