Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45

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").

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.