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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7040 grades vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH2

 7040 FH2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 7040

 FH2 7040 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH2

 7040 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 provides exterior 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 FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 versus the FH2.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $149