Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic LX5 and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LX5 has external dimensions of 110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LX5 and the Olympus TG-6. Panasonic LX5 is 3mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 11mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic LX5 and Olympus TG-6.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LX5 and Olympus TG-6.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-6 is 18g lighter than the Panasonic LX5 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the LX5.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LX5 and Olympus TG-6's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.