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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon P340 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was introduced 5 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 matches up versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus FE-5010

 P340 FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon P340

 FE-5010 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus FE-5010

 P340 FE-5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 versus the FE-5010.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and FE-5010.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The P340 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher P340 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $130