Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FP7

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 13 months later than the FP7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VR-340 matches up against the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 against the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and FP7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent VR-340 provides an edge in sensor technology.