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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released very close to the VR-340 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS VR-340 
Display resolution1030k460kSharper display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 VR-340 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS VR-340 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the VR-340.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and VR-340.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
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 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
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 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus VR-340
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE 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 (30 fps)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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $130