Nikon P340 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P340 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was revealed 2 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P340 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P340 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger P340 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.