Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 5 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the VR-340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and VR-340 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and VR-340.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.