Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty close but the 7040 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 7040 was revealed 7 years before the G85 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7040 matches up against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has got outside 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 G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 versus the G85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and G85.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7040 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G85 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.