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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 7 months later than the 8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7040 scores vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 8000

 7040 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 7040

 8000 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8000

 7040 8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 versus the 8000.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 7040 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
Olympus 8000 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name mju 7040 mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $380