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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 24 months before the FH8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7040 matches up against the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FH8

 7040 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus 7040

 FH8 7040 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH8

 7040 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outside 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 FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the FH8.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FH8.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $149