Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7000 was introduced 10 years before the LX100 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 matches up vs the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic LX100 II
7000 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 7000
LX100 II | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 117 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LX100 II
7000 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the LX100 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and LX100 II.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4736 x 3552 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1800 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) | 392 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $998 |