Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 9000 matches up versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 against the LX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and LX7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 9000 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.