Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 13 months after the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-340 scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 against the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and FH27.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher VR-340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.