FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7040

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 6 months later than the 7040 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 scores versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and 7040.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration.