Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic LX7
XZ-10 | LX7 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus XZ-10
LX7 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic LX7
XZ-10 | LX7 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 and the LX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and LX7.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus XZ-10 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $428 | $400 |