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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus 7040
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 14 months later than the 7040 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 7040

 SZ-10 7040 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus SZ-10

 7040 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 7040

 SZ-10 7040 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ-10 against the 7040.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and 7040 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and 7040.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Olympus 7040 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 7040
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $299