Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic G1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 7040 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7040 was introduced 12 months later than the G1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7040 grades vs the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7040 versus the G1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and G1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7040 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7040 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger 7040 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.