Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 6 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7000 matches up against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features exterior measurements 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 Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 compared to the ZS40.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and ZS40.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind in sensor tech.