Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced 6 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 7040 matches up vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.