Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FH8

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.