Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-620 was launched 6 months prior to the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-620 grades vs the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus 7040
E-620 | 7040 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus E-620
7040 | E-620 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus 7040
E-620 | 7040 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 versus the 7040.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and 7040 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and 7040.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 7040 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-620 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $799 | $299 |