Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LS5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 3 years before the LS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 grades versus the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 versus the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and LS5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.