Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus VR-340 has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34″) and weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50. Olympus VR-340 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Panasonic ZS50.
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Comparison image of Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50.
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Top View Comparison image of Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VR-340 is significantly lighter (118g ) than the Panasonic ZS50 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Olympus VR-340 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VR-340 and Panasonic ZS50's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.