Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7040

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.