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Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was manufactured 4 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P340 scores versus the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 P340 Tough-3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon P340

 Tough-3000 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus Tough-3000

 P340 Tough-3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 vs the Tough-3000.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The P340 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer P340 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternate name - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $0