Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was launched 14 months later than the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 scores versus the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 versus the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and LX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus XZ-10 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.