Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH3

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.