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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 20 months earlier than the FH7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7040 matches up versus the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH7

 7040 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus 7040

 FH7 7040 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH7

 7040 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 vs the FH7.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FH7.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $149