Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Ricoh PX
7040 | PX | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 7040
PX | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh PX
7040 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |