Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 13 months later than the FH2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 matches up vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and FH2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 will have a benefit in sensor tech.