Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 scores versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has exterior 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 Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 against the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and ZS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.