Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years after the 7040 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P310 scores versus the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P310 compared to the 7040.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and 7040.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern P310 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.