Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 6 months before the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7040 compared to the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and FX700.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.