Nikon P340 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P340 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was released 3 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 matches up against the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 offers 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P340 against the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and SP-610UZ is 92 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P340 will have an advantage in sensor tech.