Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured within a month of the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7040 matches up vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7040 vs the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FP3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.