Olympus 7040 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the 7040 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7040 was released 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7040 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 7040 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7040 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 7040 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.