Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
Olympus Tough TG-870 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Olympus Tough TG-870
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberLX7TG-870
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111113
Width (mm)4628
Height (mm)6764
Weight (g)297221
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-15
PredecessorPanasonic LX5Olympus TG-860
SuccessorPanasonic LX1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.921.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score50-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)147-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.17
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 480x360
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 854x480
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-SUMMILUXOlympus Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0021.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.85
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5010
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 10
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto, High, 125, 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
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV 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: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1Super Macro, Sportcam, Panorama, Self Portrait, Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Live Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • off cameras wireless flash supported
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO1600: W:0.12m-4.0m/ T:0.1m-2.5m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)7037
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.75-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)16-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.17
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)127
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228sFull AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s-
Startup time (s)3.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330300
Battery life, video (minutes)-90
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • olympus viewer software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x10.5+
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2 / 7/ 8 / 8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control-



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