Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 grades vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7040 compared to the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and ZS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.