Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced 4 years before the TS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7040 grades vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TS5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.