Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic LX5

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.

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The 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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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).

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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.

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.