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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 19 months before the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7040 matches up versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Ricoh PX

 7040 PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 7040

 PX 7040 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh PX

 7040 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features physical 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 Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 vs the PX.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh PX to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Stylus 7040Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Ricoh PX
Also called as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $329