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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 7040 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7040 was introduced 3 years before the GX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7040 scores vs the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic GX1

 7040 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus 7040

 GX1 7040 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GX1

 7040 GX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7040 and the GX1.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and GX1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and GX1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7040 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (300 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic GX1
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Alternative name mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-02-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 144g (0.32 pounds) 318g (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $228