Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 7040

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was released 5 months prior to the 7040 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P1 scores versus the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).

Check out the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 against the 7040.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and 7040 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and 7040.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 7040 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.