Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched very close to the 8010 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 features external dimensions 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 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7040 and the 8010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and 8010.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.