Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS3

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 19 months before the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7040 scores against the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7040 versus the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and TS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.