Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7040

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and 7040 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 13 months after the 7040 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the 7040.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7040.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.