Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was announced 10 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7010 grades versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 against the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7010 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will show greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.