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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released about the same time to the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7040 matches up against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS2

 7040 TS2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 7040

 TS2 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS2

 7040 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the TS2.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and TS2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350