Olympus 7040 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 18 months prior to the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7040 matches up versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 vs the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind in sensor tech.