Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FH8

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was manufactured within a month of the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-340 scores versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 and the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and FH8.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.