FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out at a similar time to the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ300 scores vs the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and 7040.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.