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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-340

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