Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FH10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-340 scores versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 compared to the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and FH10.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.