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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-340 was revealed 18 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-340 scores vs the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX700

 VR-340 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus VR-340

 FX700 VR-340 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX700

 VR-340 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical measurements 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 FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the FX700.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and FX700.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer VR-340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
69
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $399