Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FP3
7040 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 7040
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP3
7040 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $182 |