Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL120

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 13 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VR-340 grades versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 and the PL120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and PL120.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.