Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced at a similar time to the FP2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7040 scores versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 compared to the FP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.