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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 13 months after the VR-340 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm T500 VR-340 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Fujifilm T500

 VR-340 Fujifilm T500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-340

 Fujifilm T500 VR-340 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the VR-340.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and VR-340.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
35
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus VR-340
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $130