Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FS25

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 12 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 and the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and FS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 7040 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.