Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1
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![Olympus VR-340 front Olympus VR-340 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VR-340/Olympus-VR-340-front.jpg)
![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus XZ-1
VR-340 | XZ-1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus VR-340
XZ-1 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Olympus XZ-1
VR-340 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-340-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-340-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VR-340-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VR-340-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |