Olympus 7040 vs Sigma fp

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7040 was revealed 10 years prior to the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 7040 compared to the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and fp.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7040 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.