Nikon P340 vs Olympus 7000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P340 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was released 5 years later than the 7000 and that 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 view of how the P340 grades against the 7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 enjoys outer 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 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P340 vs the 7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and 7000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P340 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher P340 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.