Olympus 7040 Review

Name: Olympus Stylus 7040
Brand: Olympus

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Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600

28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

1.0fps continuous shooting

144g. 95 x 56 x 26 mm

Also known as mju 7040

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Olympus 7040 Overview

Launched in January 2010 , Olympus Stylus 7040 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 7.0x zoom 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. 7040 is also sold as mju 7040 in some countries.

Olympus 7040 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Olympus 7040 is a member of Olympus's Small Sensor Compact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Olympus Small Sensor Compact Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Olympus XZ-10 Compare	2013	12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.0 fps	102 x 61 x 34mm	221g
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Compare	2012	12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch	fps	113 x 65 x 48mm	346g
Olympus VH-515 Compare	2012	12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	2.0 fps	102 x 60 x 21mm	152g
Olympus VH-410 Compare	2012	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	2.0 fps	102 x 60 x 21mm	152g
Olympus VR-340 Compare	2012	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	96 x 57 x 19mm	125g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Olympus XZ-10 vs XZ-2 iHS vs VH-515 vs VH-410 vs VR-340

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Olympus 7040 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus 7040 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

144g Light Body

2 GB Internal Storage

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

No Face Detection Focusing

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600

Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )

Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

No Environmental Sealing

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.00

Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90

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Olympus 7040 Physical Specs

Olympus 7040 weighs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz) and has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 26 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 1.02″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Olympus 7040 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 26mm, it has an average thickness for its class.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus 7040, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Olympus 7040 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus 7040 with its main competitors:

Olympus 7040 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs 7040	Thickness	vs 7040
Olympus TG-5 Compare	250g	106g heavier	32mm	6mm thicker
Olympus TG-6 Compare	253g	109g heavier	32mm	6mm thicker
Nikon D3000 Compare	536g	392g heavier	64mm	38mm thicker
Sony RX1R II Compare	507g	363g heavier	72mm	46mm thicker
Fujifilm X30 Compare	423g	279g heavier	60mm	34mm thicker
Canon G9 X Compare	209g	65g heavier	31mm	5mm thicker
Sony A6000 Compare	344g	200g heavier	45mm	19mm thicker
Sony A6600 Compare	503g	359g heavier	69mm	43mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Olympus 7040 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Olympus 7040 Lens

Olympus 7040 features a 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 7× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 196mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

7040

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

7040

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.00 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

7040

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

7040

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

7040 is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Olympus 7040 Sensor and Photography Features

Olympus 7040 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. 7040 has a native ISO range of 64 - 1600 but unfortunately, Olympus 7040 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 in the same price range.

Olympus 7040 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus 7040 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Olympus 7040's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Olympus 7040 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Olympus 7040 LCD

Olympus 7040 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

Unfortunately Olympus Stylus 7040 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

7040 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot G5 X (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

Olympus 7040 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

You can connect 7040 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Olympus 7040 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Olympus TG-5 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus TG-6 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon D3000 Compare	None	500shots	No	No	No
Sony RX1R II Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Fujifilm X30 Compare	1920 x 1080	470shots	Yes	No	No
Canon G9 X Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony A6000 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony A6600 Compare	3840 x 2160	810shots	Yes	Yes	Yes

Olympus 7040 Video Features

With Olympus 7040, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Olympus Stylus 7040 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Olympus 7040 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in a similar price range.

Olympus 7040 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Olympus 7040 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately 7040 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Olympus 7040 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

What type of Photography is Olympus 7040 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Olympus 7040 in 5 different photography areas.

Olympus 7040 for Portrait Photography

Olympus 7040 has a score of 23 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7040.

Image Stabilization

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7040 for Portrait Photography

Olympus 7040 for Street Photography

Olympus 7040 has a score of 54 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Image Stabilization

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body

Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7040 for Street Photography

Olympus 7040 for Sports Photography

Olympus 7040 has a score of 18 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7040.

Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s

196 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7040 for Sports Photography

Olympus 7040 for Daily Photography

Olympus 7040 has a score of 56 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
144g

7.0X Optical Zoom

Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7040 for Daily Photography

Olympus 7040 for Landscape Photography

Olympus 7040 has a score of 16 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7040.

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7040 for Landscape Photography

Olympus 7040 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Olympus 7040 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus 7040 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Olympus 7040

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Olympus 7040 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Olympus 7040 has an Overall Score of 32/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus Stylus 7040 is ranked #350 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #955 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#955 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
#350 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
#98 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
#481 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#170 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(144g)
#619 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus 7040

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Olympus Stylus 7040 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Olympus
Model	Olympus Stylus 7040
Also known as	mju 7040
Announced	2010-01-07
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)
Max Aperture	F3.0-5.9
Macro Focus Range	2cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3.00"
Screen Resolution	230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	4s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Max Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.70 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area	27.72mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4288 x 3216
Max Native ISO	1,600
Min Native ISO	64
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	144g
Physical Dimensions	95 x 56 x 26mm
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots	1

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