Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 12 months earlier than the S3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7040 matches up against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 vs the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and S3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.