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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
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
  • Released January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus VR-340

 8010 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 8010

 VR-340 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus VR-340

 8010 VR-340 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (245g)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus VR-340
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