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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 12 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7040 grades versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic FZ28

 7040 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 7040

 FZ28 7040 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FZ28

 7040 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7040 compared to the FZ28.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 7040 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $599