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 LX7 and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LX7 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and the Olympus TG-5. Olympus TG-5 is 2mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Panasonic LX7 but it is also 2mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and Olympus TG-5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LX7 and Olympus TG-5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-5 is significantly lighter (48g ) than the Panasonic LX7 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-5, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the LX7.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LX7 and Olympus TG-5'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.