Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010
(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 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 8010 was revealed 23 months earlier than the VR-340 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8010 matches up vs the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus VR-340
8010 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 8010
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus VR-340
8010 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 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).
Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 against the VR-340.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and VR-340.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Olympus VR-340 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $600 | $130 |