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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VR-340 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was introduced 12 months later than the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the VR-340 matches up versus the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus XZ-1

 VR-340 XZ-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus VR-340

 XZ-1 VR-340 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Olympus XZ-1

 VR-340 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 versus the XZ-1.

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and XZ-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-340 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-340 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (320 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
great battery life (320 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (320 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus VR-340Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus VR-340 Olympus XZ-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 275g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $567