Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VR-340 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus FE-47 has external dimensions of 98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06″) and weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) (including batteries). Olympus VR-340 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and the Olympus VR-340. Olympus VR-340 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus FE-47.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VR-340.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VR-340 is significantly lighter (79g ) than the Olympus FE-47 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus FE-47 nor Olympus VR-340 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VR-340's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus FE-47's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.