Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung GX-1S

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VR-340 was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-340 scores versus the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 compared to the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus VR-340 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.