Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor size.

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The VR-340 was introduced 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-340 scores vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-340 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.