Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LZ40

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic LZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 5 years prior to the LZ40 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7040 matches up against the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 against the LZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and LZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind in sensor tech.