Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 7040 was launched 3 years before the TS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7040 matches up vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS20
7040 | TS20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus 7040
TS20 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS20
7040 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 and the TS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TS20.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Alternative name | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $179 |