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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FH27

 VR-340 FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VR-340

 FH27 VR-340 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH27

 VR-340 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $229