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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX580
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX580

 VR-340 FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus VR-340

 FX580 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX580

 VR-340 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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