Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7040 was launched 6 years before the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7040 scores against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic TS6
7040 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus 7040
TS6 | 7040 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 60 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic TS6
7040 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 compared to the TS6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and TS6.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | mju 7040 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 370 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $300 |