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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released at a similar time to the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7040 grades vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FP1

 7040 FP1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus 7040

 FP1 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP1

 7040 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 vs the FP1.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and FP1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography info
Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Other name mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 144g (0.32 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $153