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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 19 months before the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7040 matches up versus the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FX90

 7040 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 7040

 FX90 7040 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX90

 7040 FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7040 against the FX90.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and FX90.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $227