Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic GF6

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The VR-340 was launched 15 months before the GF6 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-340 scores vs the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the GF6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GF6 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and GF6.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.