Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 5 months prior to the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7010 matches up vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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 7010 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7010 versus the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and 7040.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.