Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Successor is Panasonic LX10
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").
Photography GlossaryThe 1 was introduced 14 months after the LX7 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 scores vs the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic LX7
| 1 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | October 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus 1
| LX7 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LX7
| 1 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1 and Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 versus the LX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and LX7 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and LX7.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 1 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent 1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 402g (0.89 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 51 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 179 | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $700 | $400 |