Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Panasonic ZS45
7040 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 7040
ZS45 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS45
7040 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |