Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 24 months before the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7040 grades versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FH6.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.