Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 2 years after the LX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL7 matches up against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and LX5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.