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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 18 months later than the VR-340 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-15 scores versus the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus VR-340

 SZ-15 VR-340 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SZ-15

 VR-340 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VR-340

 SZ-15 VR-340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the VR-340.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and VR-340 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and VR-340.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-15 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (125g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $130