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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS5

 7040 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus 7040

 TS5 7040 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS5

 7040 TS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Other name mju 7040 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.60 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 370 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $350