Leica D-Lux 7 vs Olympus VR-340

Lets examine more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Olympus VR-340, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and VR-340 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was introduced 6 years later than the VR-340 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-Lux 7 matches up vs the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 7 and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the VR-340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and VR-340 is 81 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and VR-340.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.