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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 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 Known as mju 7040
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced within a month of the FH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7040 matches up against the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH3

 7040 FH3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7040

 FH3 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH3

 7040 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features external 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) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH3 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 use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7040 compared to the FH3.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FH3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $160