Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The P340 was introduced around the same time to the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P340 grades versus the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
P340 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon P340
TG-850 iHS | P340 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
P340 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 against the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P340 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $250 |