Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ40

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The 7030 was released 6 months earlier than the FZ40 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7030 grades vs the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 against the FZ40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FZ40.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.