Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2012

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was launched 24 months before the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades versus the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VR-340
FE-4030 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-340
FE-4030 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the VR-340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and VR-340.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $130 |