Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 5 months earlier than the ZS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VR-340 matches up against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 and the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.