Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 7040

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and 7040 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years after the 7040 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and 7040 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and 7040.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7040 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.