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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7040 was announced 6 years before the ZS45 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7040 matches up versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZS45

 7040 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 7040

 ZS45 7040 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS45

 7040 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has outside 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7040 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 and the ZS45.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus Stylus 7040Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as mju 7040 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $300