Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6000

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 7 months later than the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7040 scores vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7040 vs the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and 6000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 7040 should have a benefit in sensor technology.