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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Panasonic LX5
(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
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3
  • Successor is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic LX5

 7040 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus 7040

 LX5 7040 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic LX5

 7040 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (271g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
29
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (271g)
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Otherwise known as mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Maximum 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 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 feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $294