Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 7040 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 7040 was manufactured 4 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7040 matches up versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 against the GF6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and GF6.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7040 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.