Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VR-340
TG-810 | VR-340 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-810
VR-340 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-340
TG-810 | VR-340 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |