Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was manufactured 5 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-340 scores vs the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys exterior 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 Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 versus the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus VR-340 will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-340 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.