Nikon P340 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P340 vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was brought out 4 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the P340 grades versus the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P340 and the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and 6010.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P340 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher P340 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.