Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the 7010 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the LF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7010 grades vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 compared to the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and LF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The 7010 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.