Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was released 12 months after the FX48 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7040 scores versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FX48
| 7040 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 7040
| FX48 | 7040 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX48
| 7040 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 vs the FX48.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FX48.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 7040 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
| Also referred to as | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $299 | $325 |