Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was revealed 9 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7010 grades against the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 offers outside 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 LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 against the LX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and LX3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7010 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus 7010 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 7010 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.