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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FX700

 7040 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 7040

 FX700 7040 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX700

 7040 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Alternative name mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 144g (0.32 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $399