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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • New Model is Olympus TG-870
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 TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 3 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 matches up versus the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus VR-340

 TG-860 VR-340 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-860

 VR-340 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-340

 TG-860 VR-340 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the VR-340.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-860 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus VR-340
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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