Nikon P340 vs Olympus 550WP

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P340 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P340 was revealed 5 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P340 grades against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P340 offers physical 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 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon P340 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P340 versus the 550WP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and 550WP.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P340 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern P340 should have an edge in sensor innovation.