Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic XS1
VR-340 | XS1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus VR-340
XS1 | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic XS1
VR-340 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $130 |