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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was released 3 years before the VR-340 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-5020 scores vs the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus VR-340

 FE-5020 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus FE-5020

 VR-340 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-340

 FE-5020 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 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).

See the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 against the VR-340.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (137g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus VR-340
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $130