Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G700SE

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-340 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 16 months after the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-340 matches up vs the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 features external 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 Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 against the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and G700SE.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer VR-340 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.