Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7040

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 13 months later than the 7040 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and 7040 is 79 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and 7040.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-610UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.