Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VR-340

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 20 months later than the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the VR-340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and VR-340.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an edge in sensor technology.