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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm T500 7040 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm T500

 7040 Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm T500 7040 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the 7040.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and 7040.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Olympus 7040
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $299