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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 19 months earlier than the VR-340 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus VR-340

 JZ500 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 VR-340 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VR-340

 JZ500 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 against the VR-340.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and VR-340.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
67
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VR-340
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus VR-340
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $130