Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LS5

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 18 months earlier than the LS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7040 grades versus the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outer 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 versus the LS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and LS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.