Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-2

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7040 was brought out 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7040 scores versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 and the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and SH-2.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.