Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
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Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VR-340 was manufactured within a month of the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-340 grades vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic SZ1
| VR-340 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus VR-340
| SZ1 | VR-340 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic SZ1
| VR-340 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has external 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 against the SZ1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and SZ1.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 131g (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $130 | $179 |