FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus VR-340
JZ500 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm JZ500
VR-340 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VR-340
JZ500 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |