Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7040 was unveiled 4 years before the F5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 scores vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic F5
| 7040 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 7040
| F5 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic F5
| 7040 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 versus the F5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and F5.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Also called | mju 7040 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $299 | $100 |
