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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was launched within a month of the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-12 scores vs the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus VR-340

 SZ-12 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SZ-12

 VR-340 SZ-12 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus VR-340

 SZ-12 VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 versus the VR-340.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and VR-340 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and VR-340.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SZ-12Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-12 Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $130