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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 12 months later than the TS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7040 grades against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS1

 7040 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 7040

 TS1 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS1

 7040 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features 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) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7040 compared to the TS1.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and TS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 7040 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $380