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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH6

 7040 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 7040

 FH6 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH6

 7040 FH6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $129