Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB35F

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 5 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7040 matches up against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 compared to the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and WB35F.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.