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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 4 years prior to the VR-340 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 matches up vs the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus VR-340

 7000 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 7000

 VR-340 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VR-340

 7000 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 versus the VR-340.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and VR-340.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (125g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus VR-340
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 172g (0.38 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $130