Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.