Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-340

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.