Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 8 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7040 scores against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 vs the ZS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 7040 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.