Nikon P340 vs Olympus 6000

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P340 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 4 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P340 matches up against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P340 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 against the 6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and 6000.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P340 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.