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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-340 scores versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 VR-340 ZS30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 ZS30 VR-340 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 VR-340 ZS30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the ZS30.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and ZS30.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
46
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
69
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 MP count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus VR-340Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $250