Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic S1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 13 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.