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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 8010

 7040 8010 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus 7040

 8010 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8010

 7040 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus 8010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called mju 7040 mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $600