Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Here is a extensive review of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7030 was unveiled 23 months prior to the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 grades vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic LX5
| 7030 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus 7030
| LX5 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic LX5
| 7030 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 compared to the LX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and LX5.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7030 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 7030 will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $179 | $294 |
