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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FH5

 VR-340 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus VR-340

 FH5 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH5

 VR-340 FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (125g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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