Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic LX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 2 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II grades versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and LX7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and LX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.