Olympus 7040 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7040 grades against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 versus the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and ZS50.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.