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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic ZS15

 VR-340 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus VR-340

 ZS15 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS15

 VR-340 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $279