Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP5

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was manufactured 13 months later than the FP5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-340 matches up versus the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 compared to the FP5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and FP5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer VR-340 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.