Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Introduced January 2012
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX700
VR-340 | FX700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus VR-340
FX700 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX700
VR-340 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |