Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-340 was introduced 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-340 grades against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX580
VR-340 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus VR-340
FX580 | VR-340 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX580
VR-340 | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 vs the FX580.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and FX580.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $499 |