Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 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)
- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic FX75
VR-340 | FX75 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus VR-340
FX75 | VR-340 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic FX75
VR-340 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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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 |