Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was manufactured 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M5 matches up against the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 versus the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and LX3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and LX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.