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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years after the 7040 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm JX500 7040 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm JX500

 7040 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm JX500 7040 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing 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 JX500 versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the 7040.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and 7040.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternate name - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $299