Nikon P340 vs Olympus SZ-15

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P340 and Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was released 8 months after the SZ-15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the P340 scores versus the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P340 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon P340 and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 compared to the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern P340 should have an advantage in sensor tech.