Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS25

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 12 months prior to the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-340 grades against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 compared to the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.