Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 18 months after the FZ100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 grades against the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 vs the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and FZ100 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and FZ100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.