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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 6 months after the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZR1

 7040 ZR1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 7040

 ZR1 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZR1

 7040 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has outside measurements 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 and the ZR1.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and ZR1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as mju 7040 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $280