Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7040 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7040 grades vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic SZ7
7040 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus 7040
SZ7 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic SZ7
7040 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7040 compared to the SZ7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and SZ7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $199 |