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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 20 months later than the FX75 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 matches up against the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX75

 VR-340 FX75 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus VR-340

 FX75 VR-340 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX75

 VR-340 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 vs the FX75.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and FX75.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Other name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $139