Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 24 months earlier than the LZ40 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 scores against the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 vs the LZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and LZ40 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and LZ40.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.