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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH25

 7040 FH25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 7040

 FH25 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH25

 7040 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.32 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $180