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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus 7040

 7010 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 7010

 7040 7010 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus 7040

 7010 7040 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus 7040
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternate name mju 7010 mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $299