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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-340 grades versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FH3

 VR-340 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus VR-340

 FH3 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH3

 VR-340 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 against the FH3.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and FH3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger VR-340 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $160