Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was manufactured 8 months before the GH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 grades versus the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 offers exterior 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 GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the GH3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GH3 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and GH3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The VR-340 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.