Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus SH-2

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7040 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7040 grades against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus SH-1
7040 | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus 7040
SH-1 | 7040 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus SH-1
7040 | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 compared to the SH-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and SH-1.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash options | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 380 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $349 |