Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 7040
SP-620 UZ | 7040 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
7040 | SP-620 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 7040
SP-620 UZ | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the 7040.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and 7040 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and 7040.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Alternative name | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $299 |