Canon D10 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be matching up the Canon D10 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 6 months before the 7040 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D10 scores vs the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D10 compared to the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and 7040 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and 7040.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.