Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5010 was revealed 23 months earlier than the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5010 grades vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 5010 versus the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and LX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus 5010 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.