Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was brought out 6 years before the LX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7010 grades versus the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features outer 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) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7010 compared to the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and LX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7010 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will show more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind in sensor tech.