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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 2 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up versus the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FP1

 VR-340 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus VR-340

 FP1 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP1

 VR-340 FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 versus the FP1.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 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 One One
Pricing at launch $130 $153