Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LZ20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 3 years prior to the LZ20 and that is quite a large 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 LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7040 grades against the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7040 versus the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and LZ20 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.