Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
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Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-340 was revealed 8 years before the S1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic S1
| VR-340 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus VR-340
| S1 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2019 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 85 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic S1
| VR-340 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 has external measurements 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 Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 compared to the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and S1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2019-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 225 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $2,498 |