Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The VR-340 was brought out 24 months after the TS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-340 matches up against the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic TS10
VR-340 | TS10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus VR-340
TS10 | VR-340 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic TS10
VR-340 | TS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 features exterior 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the TS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TS10.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 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 | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $249 |