Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was released 18 months prior to the FZ40 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7000 matches up against the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ40
| 7000 | FZ40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus 7000
| FZ40 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ40
| 7000 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 vs the FZ40.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FZ40.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also referred to as | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 172 grams (0.38 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $420 |