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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed within a month of the VR-340 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-320 scores against the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VR-340

 TG-320 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-320

 VR-340 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-340

 TG-320 VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 offers external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the VR-340.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and VR-340.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-340
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 155g (0.34 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $130