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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was manufactured 8 months later than the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VH-515 scores vs the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus VR-340

 VH-515 VR-340 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus VH-515

 VR-340 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Olympus VR-340

 VH-515 VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-515 versus the VR-340.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and VR-340.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
62
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
35
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus VH-515Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VH-515 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $648 $130