Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung GX-10

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The VR-340 was revealed 5 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VR-340 matches up against the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 features outside dimensions 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 Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 versus the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and GX-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus VR-340 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 provides an edge in sensor tech.