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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 4 months prior to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-810 scores against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VR-340

 TG-810 VR-340 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-810

 VR-340 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-340

 TG-810 VR-340 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 and the VR-340.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and VR-340.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus VR-340
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $130