Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed around the same time to the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7040 grades vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 versus the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FH20.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.