Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FX48 and Olympus 7040 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FX48 has external dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 7040 has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 26 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 1.02″) and weighs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and the Olympus 7040. Panasonic FX48 has the same height with Olympus 7040. On the other hand, with a width of 53mm, it is 3 narrower and also with a thickness of 22mm, it is 4mm thinner than Olympus 7040.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 7040 is 6g lighter than the Panasonic FX48 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (Lumix DMC-FX40) nor Olympus Stylus 7040 (mju 7040) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 7040's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FX48's 2.5" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.