Olympus 7040 vs Olympus XZ-1

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer different sensor size.

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The 7040 was announced 12 months before the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 grades vs the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has got 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 XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 vs the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and XZ-1.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7040 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 7040 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.