Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 12 months earlier than the XS1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-340 scores versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 has physical dimensions 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 XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 versus Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and XS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-340 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.