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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic TS10

 VR-340 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus VR-340

 TS10 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic TS10

 VR-340 TS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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