Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The VR-340 was announced 9 months before the LX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-340 scores against the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 and the LX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VR-340 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.