Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Launched December 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic LX3
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.63").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe XZ-1 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-1 scores versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic LX5
XZ-1 | LX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus XZ-1
LX5 | XZ-1 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic LX5
XZ-1 | LX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the LX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and LX5 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and LX5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-26 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 7.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275 gr (0.61 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 34 | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $567 | $294 |