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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched very close to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the VR-340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm JZ100 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 VR-340 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm JZ100 VR-340 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the VR-340.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and VR-340.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VR-340
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $130