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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 ×
Olympus Tough TG-2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Olympus Tough TG-2
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberLX10TG-2
Alternate model number(s)
  • lx15
  • lx9
-
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20162013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106112
Width (mm)4229
Height (mm)6067
Weight (g)310230
Waterproof-+
PredecessorPanasonic LX7Olympus TG-1
Successor-Olympus TG-3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.112
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.55
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)9.95
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical (dual-sided aspherical surfaces)Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.710.20 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 10
Filter thread (mm)-40
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000610,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8006,400
Minimum iso (native)125100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryPortrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 12.1m (Wide), 0.3 - 6.0m (Tele)ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-22
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d)
  • audio/video output)
  • built-in gps
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.330.73
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.95
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8025
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.110.29
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.04-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.04
Startup time (s)3.21
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.73.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260350
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-90B
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • silkypix developer studio is available for download at the ichikawa soft laboratory website
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x10.3-10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Waterproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C), Crushproof (100kgf), Shockproof (2.1m)



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