Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-340 grades vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 features 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) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 vs the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TS5.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older VR-340 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.