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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 18 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-340 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 VR-340 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus VR-340

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC VR-340 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 VR-340 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Olympus VR-340Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VR-340 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2010-08-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 367 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 life - 440 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $147