Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic GF5

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-340 was introduced 2 months before the GF5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-340 matches up versus the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer 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 GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 vs the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GF5 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and GF5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus VR-340 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.