Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
(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
- Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus VR-340, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-3 was launched 2 years later than the VR-340 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-3 grades vs the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus VR-340
TG-3 | VR-340 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-3
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Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Olympus VR-340
TG-3 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-3 versus Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 and the VR-340.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and VR-340 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and VR-340.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-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 | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 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 | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $130 |