Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7040 was brought out 12 months before the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7040 grades vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FP7
7040 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 7040
FP7 | 7040 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FP7
7040 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 versus the FP7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FP7.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Also called | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $227 |