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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 3 years before the TS4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7040 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS4

 7040 TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 7040

 TS4 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS4

 7040 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 and the TS4.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TS4.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 One One
Launch cost $299 $399