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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 7040
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced at a similar time to the 7040 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus 7040

 EX-Z550 7040 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Casio EX-Z550

 7040 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 7040

 EX-Z550 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the 7040.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and 7040.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 7040
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also Known as - mju 7040
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $299