Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 24 months before the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 7010 grades versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 against the LS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and LS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.