Nikon P340 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P340 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the P340 (1/1.7") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was introduced 18 months later than the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P340 scores vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P340 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 against the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and SP-820UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P340 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern P340 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.