Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S
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82 Overall
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 7040 was launched 9 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7040 scores vs the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus 7040
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Released | January 2018 | January 2010 | Newer by 97 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 and the GH5S.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and GH5S is 95 and 62 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and GH5S.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7040 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 7040 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Also referred to as | mju 7040 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2018-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine 10 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3680 x 2760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
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 life | - | 440 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $299 | $2,498 |