Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 7040 was introduced 23 months before the LX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7040 scores against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 and the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and LX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7040 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus 7040 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.