Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic FZ300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7040 scores against the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.