Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ8

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-340 scores versus the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 offers exterior dimensions 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 SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 compared to the SZ8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.