Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 7040

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Olympus 7040, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and 7040 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 3 years after the 7040 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the 7040.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and 7040.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus 7040 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.