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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Olympus 7040
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 12 months before the 7040 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7000 grades against the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 7040

 7000 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 7000

 7040 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7040

 7000 7040 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 versus the 7040.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and 7040.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Olympus 7040 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
55
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7040
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus 7040
Other name mju 7000 mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 172 gr (0.38 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $299