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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic S3

 7040 S3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus 7040

 S3 7040 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic S3

 7040 S3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also Known as mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $110