Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus VR-340
| TG-5 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 66 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-5
| VR-340 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VR-340
| TG-5 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Olympus VR-340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Olympus VR-340 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2017-05-17 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $130 |