Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(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

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was brought out 3 years prior to the VR-340 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-340
FE-4000 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus FE-4000
VR-340 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340
FE-4000 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 and the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and VR-340.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VR-340 |
Other name | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $130 |