Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Let's look much closer at the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7040 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FH5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7040 matches up vs the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH5
| 7040 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 7040
| FH5 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH5
| 7040 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 provides outer dimensions 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 FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 vs the FH5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and FH5.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $299 | $169 |