Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FS15

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 12 months later than the FS15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7040 scores versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 vs the FS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and FS15.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 7040 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.