Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5
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96 Imaging
39 Features
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-340 was introduced 13 months after the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-340 matches up against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FH5
VR-340 | FH5 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus VR-340
FH5 | VR-340 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH5
VR-340 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the FH5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and FH5.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern VR-340 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $169 |