Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively well matched but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-340 was announced 7 years before the LX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the VR-340 grades against the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 and the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and LX100 II is 96 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and LX100 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.