Olympus 6000 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus VR-340 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Olympus VR-340's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus 6000's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the 6000 and VR-340 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus 6000 and Olympus VR-340 Cameras
Olympus 6000 and Olympus VR-340 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus 6000 has 59% larger pixel area compared to Olympus VR-340, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Olympus 6000
or the
Olympus VR-340 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
