Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was unveiled at a similar time to the 7040 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 grades against the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus 7040
EX-H15 | 7040 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Casio EX-H15
7040 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus 7040
EX-H15 | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the 7040.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and 7040.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $299 |