Nikon L24 vs Olympus 7040

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L24 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 14 months later than the 7040 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L24 matches up against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 versus the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and 7040.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger L24 should have an edge in sensor technology.