Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 12 months prior to the FH25 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7040 grades vs the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 vs the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FH25.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.