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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 22 months before the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7040 scores against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic 3D1

 7040 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus 7040

 3D1 7040 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 22 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic 3D1

 7040 3D1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has 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) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 versus the 3D1.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and 3D1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also called mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $670