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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FP3

 7040 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 7040

 FP3 7040 
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP3

 7040 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (155g)
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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