Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX100 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was announced 9 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7030 grades vs the LX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the LX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and LX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7030 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.