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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was unveiled 5 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P340 scores versus the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus FE-45

 P340 FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon P340

 FE-45 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus FE-45

 P340 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P340 versus the FE-45.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and FE-45.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P340 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P340 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher P340 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $130