Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7040
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus 1s and Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close but the 1s (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1s was introduced 5 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1s grades against the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus 7040
1s | 7040 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 1s
7040 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Olympus 7040
1s | 7040 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s features outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1s and Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1s vs the 7040.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and 7040 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and 7040.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7040 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 1s provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 450 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $699 | $299 |