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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic 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