Nikon P340 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P340 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close but the P340 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was launched 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P340 matches up against the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P340 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P340 versus the SP-565UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P340 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P340 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern P340 provides an edge in sensor tech.